The Prequel to China's New Silk Road

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Focusing on the historical context, this book explores the foundational diplomatic efforts that enabled China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It highlights the critical arrangements made with Russia and Central Asian nations over decades, addressing border disputes and establishing political cooperation. The narrative reveals how China's diplomacy in the 1990s and 2000s set the stage for the successful implementation of the BRI, offering insights into the complexities behind this monumental geopolitical infrastructure project.