5 China’s New Silk Road China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also called the New Silk Road, is a big plan started in 2013 by President Xi Jinping. At first, it was designed to connect East Asia and Europe with roads and other structures. But now, it’s grown to include places like Africa, Oceania and Latin America, making China more powerful in business and politics. Some people worry that this is a way for China to become too powerful and have concerns about the high costs of these projects. The US, for example, is trying to come up with its own plans to attract these countries. One Belt. One Road. a) Study the map below which shows the routes of the New Silk Road on land (red) and on sea (blue). b) Try to fill in the missing names of the following cities: c) Explore the route with interactive map software and find out what terrain and landscapes the route passes through. Reading: China’s New Silk Road: A glimpse into the global future a) Read the following article about China’s New Silk Road and its influence on the world. 1 Athens Colombo Jakarta Duisburg Kolkata Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Rotterdam Moscow Teheran Nairobi Venice 2 In the world of economics, one topic is gaining global attention – China’s grand project called the New Silk Road. This isn’t just a page from a history book. Let’s see how this massive endeavor is changing our world. A brief history: The Ancient Silk Road Many centuries ago, the Ancient Silk Road was a vast network of trade routes linking China and Europe. This path not only carried goods but also became a bridge for different cultures, ideas and inventions. Now, China is revisiting this concept, but with a modern approach. Discover: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) In 2013, China introduced the Belt and Road Initiative, also known as the ‘New Silk Road’. This 5 10 70 Globalisation Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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