THE CLIENT The Chongqing Connectivity Initiative (CCI) is the third bilateral government-to-gov- ernment project established to strengthen trade links – in other words, the movement of people, goods, services, and capital – between Singapore and China. As part of this project, infrastructure linking the two countries will be further developed, includ- ing transport, logistics, aviation, nance and info-communication technology. The CCI is part of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was initiated by CASE STUDY President Xi Jinping in 2013. The BRI was conceived to, on one hand, provide assis- tance to developing countries in need of funding and investment for modern infra- structure; and on the other, promote trade and cooperation between countries partic- i

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