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Chinese President Xi Jinping announces that China will contribute $40 billion to its new Silk Road Fund, aimed at improving trade and transport links in Asia. This investment complements the establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, showcasing China's plans to strengthen its economic and geopolitical influence through the "Silk Road Economic Belt" and the "21st Century Maritime Silk Road" initiatives.
Friday, 7 November, 2014