The China Belt and Road Initiative, China hope for global development By: Hashim Amadu Pabai ---2019 The China Belt and Road Initiative which was announced in 2013, also known as One Belt, One Road aims to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. It combines new and old projects, covers an expansive geographic scope, and includes efforts to strengthen hard infrastructure, soft infrastructure, and cultural ties. As of October 2019, the plan touches 138 countries with a combined Gross Domestic Product of $29 trillion and some 4.6 billion people. ...