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The New Silk Road is China's mega-project: a trade network between Asia, Africa and Europe. More than 70 countries are already part of this new initiative that could change the old world order. China is investing in bridges, ports, railway lines and roads all over the world. The dream of the New Silk Road costs the Chinese state hundreds of billions of euros. Chinese President Xi Jinping promises development and wealth not only for China, but for the entire world. However, most of the infrastructure projects are carried out by Chinese people. After the Greek financial crisis, no European country wanted to invest in this country. Only China saw the opportunity and bought shares in the port of Piraeus. Since 2016, they have held the majority stake in the port company. A fact that the Greek port workers' union still finds difficult to accept today. In 2019, Italy joined the New Silk Road. Investments in the port of Trieste in the north of the country had already been agreed. However, there are increasing voices of criticism against the project, especially in Europe. There are fears that China will consolidate its supremacy in the world and divide Europe. ------------------------------------------------------- DW Documentary brings you information beyond the headlines. Marvel at the best documentaries from German channels and international production companies. Meet enigmatic people, travel to far-off lands and understand the complexities of modern life - all with a focus on global events and current affairs. Subscribe to DW Documentary and discover the world around you every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to DW Documentary: /dwdocumental Our other YouTube channels: DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary DW Documentary Arabic: /dwdocarabia For more information, please visit: http://www.dw.com/zonadocu http://www.dw.com/primerplano http://www.dw.com/español Instagram: /dwdocumentary Facebook: /dw.stories DW Netiquette: http://p.dw.com/p/14KkY