China Welcomes Italy Into Its Sphere of Influence, Unnerving the E.U. and U.S.

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      ITALY
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      EUROPEAN Union
    • Subject Terms:
      XI, Jinping, 1953-
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the views of the European Union and American governments regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip in 2019 to welcome Italy to the Chinese-backed Belt and Road Initiative which is designed to increase East-West relations through the construction of railways, roads, and ports. China's global influence and economic strength are examined, along with Italy's potential role as the first Group of Seven (G-7) nation to enroll in China's foreign policy initiative.