Italy Withdraws from China's Belt and Road Plan  

The Chinese government has lashed out at the smearing of its Belt and Road Initiative after its only major Western partner pulled out of the infrastructure project. <br />Italy was the first Group of Seven nation to take part in China’s ambitious global plan but notified Bejing it would withdraw in 2024. <br />China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement opposing the smearing and undermining of cooperation on the joint construction of the Belt and Road. <br />Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin says Beijing is also opposed to confrontation and division among camps that causes separation.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>