In Northern Italy, China’s COSCO owns 40% of the port of Vado Ligure, an investment aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI aims to link Asia, Europe, and Africa through infrastructure. But it also raises concerns in Europe. For instance, Italy plans to leave the BRI due to security worries. To find […]
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