Quality Management, 2024, 1(1); doi: 10.38007/QM.2025.010102.
Yishu Liu
Fuzhou University of International Studies and Trade
As a core node of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Fuzhou has redefined regional economic integration through multimodal transport networks and industrial parks. This paper examines Fuzhou’s infrastructure advancements, such as the "Silk Road Shipping" routes and China-Europe freight trains, alongside its industrial strategies like the "Maritime Silk Road Cross-Border Industrial Parks." By analyzing trade data and project outcomes, it demonstrates how Fuzhou’s pragmatic approach fosters mutual growth with BRI partners.
Belt and road, Global trade, Cross-border sea silk
Yishu Liu. Fuzhou’s Global Connectivity: Infrastructure Development and Industrial Synergy under the Belt and Road Initiative. Quality Management (2025), Vol. 1, Issue 1: 4-6. https://doi.org/10.38007/QM.2025.010102.
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