The 7th EU-China Forum looked at the future directions of EU-China relations in an age of increased uncertainties. The first session analysed China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)and its impact on the relationship with the West. Speakers included: Ambassador and Head of Mission of China to the EU Yang Yanyi, Chi Fulin (China Institute for Reform and Development), Pino Musolino (North Adriatic Sea Port Authority), State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Latvia Andrejs Pildegovičs, Hans-Jörg Schmidt-Trenz (Hamburg Chamber of Commerce) and Zhao Jinping (Chinese Development Research Center of the State Council).
