Many Italian political parties are against Italy's participation in China's Belt and Road Initiative, according to the country's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani. Italy's decision to join the project in 2019 was seen as undermining Europe's ability to stand up to Beijing. However, under new leadership, Italy is reconsidering its ties with China and will announce in the coming months whether it will officially end its participation. Tajani is due to visit China soon but did not provide a specific timeline for Italy's final decision. Many parties in the Italian Parliament are against continuing in the Belt and Road Initiative.

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