How blockchain and fintech are shaping the next stage of Belt and Road trade flows. Belt and Road 2.0 When China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the focus was on hard infrastructure: ports, railways, and power plants connecting Asia,
China’s strategic investments in Africa and Asia are reshaping regional economic landscapes, trade flows, and geopolitical alignments. Through infrastructure projects, industrial development, and financial partnerships, China is fostering economic growth while advancing its global influence. These investments, often linked to the Belt &
China’s Digital Yuan, also known as the e-CNY, is at the forefront of the country’s financial innovation strategy. Beyond domestic adoption, pilot programs in Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) countries aim to explore cross-border use, facilitate trade, and strengthen China’s currency presence internationally.
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has catalyzed investment, infrastructure development, and trade across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With billions of dollars in cross-border projects, efficient financial infrastructure is critical for settlement, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. Modular stablecoins such
