HSBC: China’s first ‘Belt and Road Forum’ timely

Mukhtar: ‘The backdrop to the forum is one of uncertainty, as the new US administration is reversing past policies that were designed to increase global economic integration.’

KUALA LUMPUR: China’s inaugural “Belt and Road Forum”, to be held from May 14-15, comes at a historic point in the course of economic evolution, said HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd (HSBC).

In a statement, the bank said China would be showcasing major infrastructure projects to advance this ambitious initiative, but the tone to be adopted by world leaders during the dialogue on trade could prove to be just as significant for the initiative.