ONE BELT ONE ROAD China's New "Silk Road"

1. Benefits

1.1. Selling the project as a way to boost its westward connections

1.2. Significant role in developing China

1.3. Connect those 65 countries back to mainland China

1.4. Improving infrastructure connectivity

1.5. Find new buyers for all things Chinese economy produces

2. Risks

2.1. Those 65 countries have weak credit ratings and unstable political systems

2.2. China’s national debt is already very high

2.2.1. Must borrow money to continue this project

2.2.2. Can lead to the total economic collapse

3. A Megaproject

3.1. Deals with 65 countries throughout Eurasia and Africa

3.2. Construct ports, power stations, rail lines, roads, and all the tunnels and bridges

3.3. Total cost: over $1 trillion

3.4. Unprecedented in size and scope

4. Analysts’ views

4.1. More similar as a PR stunt

4.2. There are some risks and dangers to finish