Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road program ten years ago, aiming to build global infrastructure and supply chains. The program has expanded to include various sectors such as digital, health, cultural, security, and sustainable development projects. It has sparked around $1 trillion in investments and involves 83% of China's diplomatic allies and nearly 80% of UN member states. However, critics accuse China of using "debt diplomacy" to trap nations with financial liabilities. The Belt and Road Initiative serves China's economic, diplomatic, and strategic ambitions, expanding its global influence and promoting Xi Jinping's vision of a China-centered global order.

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