IB2017/18 Pacific Island Countries, China & Sustainable Development Goals Part 2: The Belt and Road Initiative

Author/s (editor/s):
Denghua Zhang
Publication year:
2017
Publication type:
In Brief
This In Brief is the second in a series that discusses China’s role in supporting Pacific island countries (PICs) to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While Part 1 broadly discussed how PICs could engage with China and make the most of its aid, this research explores the impact of the China-initiated Belt and Road program on the Pacific, especially on the SDGs.