This course is designed to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of the "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI), its strategic significance, and its extensive impact on the global economic landscape. Through a combination of systematic lectures and case studies, the course will examine how nations can utilize the core principles of policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration, and closer people-to-people ties within this transnational cooperation framework to foster economic collaboration and industrial advancement among BRI countries.

The curriculum offers an in-depth analysis of the resource endowments, market potential, and investment environments of BRI countries. It also examines international industrial cooperation practices and future prospects across various sectors, including infrastructure development, energy partnerships, agricultural initiatives, manufacturing relocation, and high-tech industry collaboration. Additionally, the course addresses the risks and challenges posed by the current global economic climate, such as geopolitical tensions, the rise of trade protectionism, and financial market volatility, providing participants with strategic insights and risk management solutions. Furthermore, the course emphasizes the development of participants' cross-cultural communication skills and global perspectives, thereby enhancing their practical operational capabilities and innovative competencies in international industrial cooperation.

This course aims to help students:

•  Develop a basic understanding regarding the BRI policies
•  Unpack cross-regional market differences and sector-specific cooperation models
•  Emphasizes cross-industry experience exchange on overseas market entry and risk mitigation