Published: Sep 06, 2023, 21:05 IST | Updated: Sep 06, 2023, 21:05 IST
Italy's foreign minister Antonio Tajani has stated that the partnership with China is more important than the Belt and Road initiative. This comes as a blow to China as it is attempting to reignite its economy post-COVID-19. The Italian foreign Minister's statement comes after a visit earlier this week to Beijing.