ONE BELT ONE ROAD

Over the last few years, the Czech Republic has increasingly become a crucial Belt and Road link. It boasts one of the best flight connections between CEECs and the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, while the re-set in Sino-Czech relations since President Miloš Zeman came to power has ignited a China-led M&A spree and created a more conducive environment for Czech enterprises to co-operate with mainland and Hong Kong investors. More

Part of a joint research initiative by HKTDC Research and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, this study provides an overview of the performance of China’s Overseas Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones and their role within the Belt and Road Initiative. This article is about Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park in Malaysia. More

As a transit hub in Central and Eastern Europe, Slovakia has become a magnet for export-oriented manufacturing industries. Both the public and private sectors are active in upgrading the country’s handling capacity to prepare for the expected increase in Eurasian cargo traffic. Also, Slovakia is making moves to stretch its wings to Asia, including a plan to start a double tax treaty negotiation with Hong Kong. More

Part of a joint research initiative by HKTDC Research and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, this study provides an overview of the performance of China’s Overseas Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones and their role within the Belt and Road Initiative. It has a particular emphasis on Hong Kong service providers, evaluating their role in facilitating mainland investment in such zones. More