英文摘要 |
The ''One Belt, One Road'' (OBOR) Initiative issued by Xi Jinping at the year end of 2013 has emerged as one of the most significant international strategies of China. This article, based on the historical-structural approach, is examining two subjects regarding this Initiative with perspectives of geopolitical economy: first, the characteristics, domestic and international geo-strategic implications of this Initiative, as well as the challenges it is facing; second, The changing landscape of Asia-Pacific regional integration impacted by this Initiative, and its influence on regional geo-strategic environment. It is argued that, due to the magnificent resources invested and the successful outreaching efforts, this initiative is doomed to incur strategic responses from major global/regional powers like the U.S., Japan, Russia and India. The long term effects of this Initiative will be determined by how China will manage the risks this Initiative is facing in the relatively short term. The future of this Initiative is in uncertainty. |