Italy has formally withdrawn from Beijing’s Belt and Road initiative which seeks to deepen ties with foreign countries. Source: Chinese economy takes another hit as Italy pulls out of the New Silk Road project
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By TOI World Desk Italy has formally exited China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), dealing a blow to President Xi Jinping’s mega infrastructure project. Italy became the only G7 nation to sign up for BRI four years ago. The decision to exit BRI was communicated to Beijing three days ago. Italy joined BRI to attract […]
Italy’s culture minister is reportedly refusing a request by the German State Antiquities Collection in Munich to return an ancient Roman statue that embodied Hitler’s Aryan aesthetic, calling it a national treasure. Source: Italy reportedly refused Munich museum’s request to return ancient Roman statue bought by Hitler