Analyzing the Impact of China's Belt and Road Initiative on South Pacific Countries' Pursuit of Self-Reliance and Sustainable Development

Abstract

This study is focusing on analyzing China's Belt and Road Initiatives (BRI) within the broader context of geo-political and geo-economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region. The primary goal is to fill a gap in the academic literature by using analytical tools and methods to gather data from various sources. The collected data is then analyzed within historical and contemporary geo-political contexts to draw conclusions and offer recommendations based on the findings. Received: 26 March 2024 / Accepted: xx month 2024 / Published: 8 July 2024