Development of Chinese-Belarusian Relations within the Framework of the Initiative “One Belt — One Way”

Abstract

Chinese-Belarusian relations are discussed, with a focus on Belarus’ role in the Chinese integration initiative “One Belt, One Way”, representing the Chinese vision of the path towards global development and resolution of humanity’s problems. Strong partnership between Republic of Belarus and China in various spheres is emphasized and analysed, including in politics, economics, humanitarian, cultural, scientific and education. Evidence of the strategic nature of such partnerships is reviewed, and the relevance of the findings of this paper is presented for further research in the field of Belarusian-Chinese relations; as a source of specialist information, and for raising awareness and building understanding among the parties concerned.