China’s remarkable economic growth over the last 50 years has propelled it to the forefront of the global stage. With a desire for expansion and increased influence, China has embarked on a monumental initiative known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Partly fuelled by China’s rise as a superpower, the implications of the BRI and China’s increased industrialisation pose potential challenges for other powerful nations as China’s position on the global stage continues to grow.
