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Professor at University of Porto Jorge Marinho and his students in the applied languages in business relations program examine the Chinese government's social media use in Africa in the context of Belt & Road.
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The BRI International Youth Forum (BRIYF) engages youth to bridge the perception gap about the Belt and Road Initiative, writes Seksan Anantasirikiat.
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CPD Research Fellow Zahid Shahab Ahmed and co-authors analyze social media discourse surrounding the Pakistan leg of China's Belt & Road Initiative.
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Twitter is being utilized within Pakistan to promote a positive reputation for the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
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CPD Research Fellow Zahid Shahab Ahmed discusses the impact of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Pakistan's nation-building.