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  September 1, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  BRICS New Development Bank Approves New Projects

  One of several recently formed infrastructure development banks, the New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS emerging economies, will approve a batch of investment projects worth up to US$3 billion by the end of this year. The BRICS nations will be meeting in Xiamen, China, from September 3rd to 5th.
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  August 31, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  The Eurasian Economic Union – OBOR’s Free Trade Card

  While China has been getting involved with organizing and financing numerous OBOR projects, a little-noticed revolution has also been getting underway within the OBORsphere that could hugely impact China’s future import and export figures.
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  August 28, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  Featuring the week’s latest updates from the silk road region – China-Russia edition – covering financial, infrastructure developments and news.
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  August 24, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Chinese Banks Raising Billions for OBOR Alongside Spending Directives from Beijing & Concern Over Lack of Non-State Business Involvement

  The article discusses the raising of funds by China’s top banks, which indicate that Beijing is becoming more focused on investing into the OBOR routes.
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  August 21, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  Featuring the week’s latest updates from the silk road region, covering financial, multinational, and socio-cultural developments and news.
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  August 17, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Finland and Baltics Gear Up Rail and Arctic Infrastructure Projects to Connect With China, Russia, and EU OBOR Trade

  With both China and Russia gearing up for overseas rail and Arctic shipping potential to Europe, positive moves to accept and accommodate improved rail links are being taken in the Baltics.
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  August 15, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  The New Eurasian Age – China’s OBOR, The Eurasian Economic Union, and Shanghai Co-Operation Organisation: Complimentary White Paper Download

  This article discusses key regional actors in what is labeled as the new Eurasian age – the coming together of China’s OBOR ambitions with the Russian backed free trade area the Eurasian Economic Union, together with the members of the Shanghai Co-Operation Organisation.
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  August 14, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  Featuring the 2019 Silk Road Summit, Latin America, The Plastics Industry, Thailand’s Kra Canal, The Space Silk Road, Chinese Tourists, US Dollar Impact, The Sikkim Crisis, Russia’s Black Earth Belt, Singapore’s Cold Shoulder & Haiti Joins In.
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  August 10, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Plugging China Into Europe via OBOR – A Summary

  A summary of developments along the overland rail routes along the OBOR, and China’s negotiations with regional partners. The article tries to challenge the misconceptions surrounding the financial viability of the OBOR enterprise and China’s motivations behind it.
• August 7, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  The week’s round up of infrastructure development news from across the Silk Road Routes.