March 2019 - China Breeches Western Infrastructure via Italy
China Breeches Western Infrastructure via Italy Summary : 25Mar19; NPR reported Italy as the first major western nation to endorse Chinese global infrastructure expansion into Europe. Italy will sign agreements solidifying their relationship w/ China sometime in April 2019. [i] There is concern by some within the Italian government China may subvert the domestic Italian market. There is also concern amongst European Union (EU) members the new Chinese-Italian relationship will undermine EU economic and political interests. [ii] Article notes : Italy endorsed China's Global Infrastructure Projects efforts Italy intends to link China with its network of ports, bridges, railways and pipelines Italy did not collaborate, or consult, with NATO partners, the European Union…leaving them angry Italy’s government remains divided on the agreement since there’s perceived risk China will overrun their domestic markets Questions Does Italy recognize the possibility ...
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