Watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/ycw5tAVpkno In an era of shifting global economic alliances, few countries find themselves more strategically positioned than Colombia. Caught between the massive state-backed investment initiatives of China and the established political and economic influence of the United States, Bogotá’s policy decisions have never held higher stakes for investors, the region, or especially, the country’s own citizens. Read the article at: https://www.financecolombia

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74K views · 105 reactions | A look back: President Xi Jinping calls China’s sprawling belt and road initiative the "project of the century", but many challenges remain. In this Bloomberg Quicktake, we explore one of the largest construction projects in modern history https://bloom.bg/2OvhbZF | Bloomberg Asia | Facebook

Australia's defence spending this year is set to include infrastructure projects at five military bases in the Philippines. The bases are all located on the island of Luzon, in proximity to the contested South China Sea and self-governing Taiwan — two major flashpoints in regional relations. The investments come as Australia and the South-East Asian nation are expected to sign a new pact to increase collaboration between their defence forces. Experts say these agreements are clears signs of how

99 reactions · 18 shares | Beyond the huge infrastructure projects dominating headlines, education and cultural exchanges are also playing huge roles in China's ambitious plans to connect its Silk Road to ASEAN. How is the Belt and Road Initiative shaping China's relationships with its ASEAN neighbours? Find out now: https://cna.asia/2wMzCjF | CNA | Facebook