Maritime Silk Road

#Raisina Files: The quest for economic convergence in Asia and its sea of strategic discord

Maritime-Asia presents both challenges and opportunities. This vital space is set to play a crucial role in the political and economic future of the Asia-Pacific region. Its security challenges are grave and cannot be overlooked. But its economic opportunities must be seized to India’s advantage.

China to invest nearly $900 billion in Silk Road projects

China will invest nearly $900 billion in economic corridors along the mega Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road initiatives with funds including from the newly-floated AIIB bank.

Hometown diplomacy and silk road expected to be part of Modi's China visit

Hometown diplomacy mixed with a Silk Road touch is expected be part of Jinping's reciprocal gesture when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits China before end of May.

China invites India to join ambitious Silk Road project

Stated to be the most ambitious project of its kind, China's plans included revival of the ancient Silk Road, starting from Xian and possibly to Constantinople through parts of Pakistan, central Asia and Turkey.<br />

China's maritime threat: How India let its best bet Vizhinjam be sabotaged

For some years, India has under-invested in its Navy, and also in its commercial port infrastructure. These mistakes are now coming back to haunt the country, as our trade capability is affected, and there are long-term strategic holes that our adversaries are looking to exploit.

Welcome Maldives to help build 21st century maritime silk road: China's President

China's President Xi Jinping said he hoped the Maldives would help build a "21st century maritime silk road".

China, Bangladesh to step up efforts to build economic corridor

Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last night during which the MSR and BCIM figured prominently.