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  July 21, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Iran & EAEU Agree On Free Trade; China, India, Mongolia, Pakistan, Singapore, South Korea & Thailand Set To Follow

  Iran and the EAEU have completed negotiations on Free Trade and are expected to sign off on the deal at the next EAEU meeting in Moscow in October. This article discusses the potential impact of the FTA and its consequences in the long term.
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  July 20, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  China Eyes Estonia as Smartest and Nearest Port for EU Access

  This article discusses China’s desire to connect with the wealthy markets of the European Union, which has culminated in its focus on the small Baltic nation of Estonia as a key player in its OBOR infrastructure strategy and logistics initiatives.
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  July 18, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  AIIB Receives Triple A Credit Rating

  Fitch Ratings has given the Chinese backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank its highest credit rating – AAA. This article discusses the highly positive assessment of the bank, which is also responsible for funding China’s proposed OBOR.
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  July 17, 2017 by silkroadadmin
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  A round up of infrastructure development news from across the Silk Routes – June 29 to July 12, 2017.
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  July 13, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  ICBCS Bank Launches Belt Road Indexes and OBOR Economic Health Reports

  The London based ICBC Standard Bank (ICBCS), a partnership between China’s ICBC and South Africa’s Standard Bank, have launched two OBOR economic indices. This article breiefly discusses the indices, which are designed to capture the dynamics as well as broader economic benefits of the Belt Road initiative.
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  July 12, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  China Targets, Funds, and Incentivizes Eastern Europe as Bilateral Trade Potential Intensifies

  China has begun offering incentives and infrastructure funding opportunities to members of the “16+1” Eastern European trade group, also called the CEEC. The article discusses the scope of these decisions and impact on China-EU relations.
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  July 10, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  China’s Maritime Arctic Silk Road on Ice

  Russia and China look to develop the Northern Sea Passage as routes across northern Russia and the Arctic ocean open up due to climate change. This article discusses the major Russian ports and why Arctic security, expanding shipping routes, and energy resources dominate Moscow and Beijing interests.
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  July 10, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  Weekly round up of infrastructure development news from across the Silk Routes – June 29 to July 7, 2017.
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  July 3, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  Silk Road Development Weekly

  Weekly round up of infrastructure development news from across the Silk Routes – June 12 to June 28, 2017.
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  June 29, 2017 by Silk Road Briefing
  

  China, India Clash At Nathu La Pass, Highlighting Potential China OBOR Border Disputes

  Clashes and disputes between China and India have flared up at the Nathu La border crossing between Sikkim and Tibet. In this context, the article discusses diplomatic challenges facing China as it works on its OBOR initiative.