TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIGlobal
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
No Result
View All Result
TFIGlobal
TFIGlobal
No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean

In a major jolt to China, Italy puts its Belt and Road projects on an indefinite hold

Sohil Sinha by Sohil Sinha
June 14, 2021
in Europe
Italy, China, Belt and Road Initiative, Xi Jinping, Mario Draghi, Short takes,
Share on FacebookShare on X

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said during the G-7 summit in Britain on Sunday (June 13) that China’s expansionist “Belt and Road plan” will be thoroughly scrutinised. It should be noted that, in order to revitalise its economy, Italy approved China’s plan in 2019.

While speaking about China, Draghi emphasised, “It’s an autocracy that does not adhere to multilateral rules and does not share the same vision of the world that the democracies have…We need to cooperate but we also need to be frank about things that we do not share and do not accept. The U.S. president said that silence is complicity.”

Also Read

China Slams Australia as “US Tool” After Hosting Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile. Is Australia Canberra the New Frontline in the US-China Missile Standoff?

‘Russia Chose China to Be One of Ukraine’s Security Guarantors’, But Why has Zelenskyy Rejected This Proposal?

China warns Trump over military build-up near Venezuela, while President Maduro THANKS the world for support and says, ‘US opening an armed CONFLICT in South America’, Venezuela will WIN again’. 

Italy, China, Belt and Road Initiative, Xi Jinping, Mario Draghi, Short takes,
[PC:DeccanHerald]
While Italy’s participation in China’s expansionist programme was not discussed during the G7, the agreement would be thoroughly examined, according to the Italian Prime Minister. During the summit, the G7 countries provided assistance to poorer countries in order to oppose China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Italy was a proponent of China’s stance before Mario Draghi’s inauguration as Prime Minister.

The United States, together with other G7 partners, has suggested a new global infrastructure programme called Build Back Better World (B3W) to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative’s expanding impact. A US official said, “This is not just about confronting or taking on China. But until now we haven’t offered a positive alternative that reflects our values, our standards, and our way of doing business.”

In a post-summit declaration that chastised Beijing on topics ranging from human rights to the origins of the coronavirus, Draghi also said the Group of Seven countries had to be candid about disparities between the West and China.

Read More: To counter China’s BRI, G-7 nations have launched the B3W initiative and it looks exciting

Hitting back at the world’s richest democracies that are desperately looking for a blueprint to take on Beijing, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in London said, “The days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone…We always believe that countries, big or small, strong or weak, poor or rich, are equals, and that world affairs should be handled through consultation by all countries.”

The G7 leaders — the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, and Japan – are currently meeting in the English seaside town of Carbis Bay to demonstrate to the world that the world’s richest democracies can provide an alternative to China’s expanding dominance. The G7 has also further taken a united stance against China has definitely sent alarm bells ringing in Beijing and with Italy now scrutinizing the Chinese BRI, it could be very soon that China bids adieu to its BRI projects in Italy as well.

Tags: Belt and Road InitiativeChinaItalyMario DraghiShort takesXi Jinping
ShareTweetSend
Sohil Sinha

Sohil Sinha

Also Read

Zelenskyy Giggles at the Mention of ‘Druzhba’, Hungarian Foreign Minister Retaliates ‘Stop Attacking Hungary’s Energy Security, this is Not Our War’

Zelenskyy Giggles at the Mention of ‘Druzhba’, Hungarian Foreign Minister Retaliates ‘Stop Attacking Hungary’s Energy Security, this is Not Our War’

August 25, 2025
"GERMANY WILL LEAVE THE EU!" Alice Weidel Sparks Debate Over “Dexit” as AfD Becomes Germany’s Most Popular Party

“GERMANY WILL LEAVE THE EU!” Alice Weidel Sparks Debate Over “Dexit” as AfD Becomes Germany’s Most Popular Party

August 25, 2025
Poland's Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorsky Sarcastically Responds to Hungary’s FM Peter Szijjarto's Complaints Over Druzhba Pipeline Strikes

Poland’s Deputy PM Radoslaw Sikorsky Sarcastically Responds to Hungary’s FM Peter Szijjarto’s Complaints Over Druzhba Pipeline Strikes

August 24, 2025
Europe pushing for a “mini NATO security guarantee” for Ukraine, F-35’s to be placed in Romania to counter Russia, Trump offers air support option to Zelensky

Europe pushing for a “mini NATO security guarantee” for Ukraine, F-35’s to be placed in Romania to counter Russia, Trump offers air support option to Zelensky

August 23, 2025
‘Trump is Very Angry at Zelenskyy’: Orbán Says After Ukraine Bombed the Druzhba Pipeline that Supplies Hungary with Oil

‘Trump is Very Angry at Zelenskyy’: Orbán Says After Ukraine Bombed the Druzhba Pipeline that Supplies Hungary with Oil

August 23, 2025
‘EU, Stay Away!' Turkey Warns NATO Nations of Putin’s Red Line on Troops in Ukraine, while Russia also pushes back for "Severe Consequences" 

‘EU, Stay Away!’ Turkey Warns NATO Nations of Putin’s Red Line on Troops in Ukraine, while Russia also pushes back for “Severe Consequences” 

August 22, 2025
Youtube Twitter Facebook
TFIGlobalTFIGlobal
Right Arm. Round the World. FAST.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • TFIPOST – English
  • TFIPOST हिन्दी
  • Careers
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Terms of use
  • Privacy Policy

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Indo-Pacific
  • Americas
  • Canada
  • Indian Subcontinent
  • West Asia
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • The Caribbean
TFIPOST English
TFIPOST हिन्दी

©2025 - TFI MEDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. View our Privacy and Cookie Policy.