# Belt And Road on The No Agenda Show

Belt And Road comes up in 50 chapters across 49 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2015 to June 2025.

- **Chapters:** 50
- **Episodes:** 49
- **Discussed:** October 2015 – June 2025
- **Related topics:** [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Xi Jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [G7](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/g7.md), [Infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md), [Italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md), [Logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md), [B3w](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/b3w.md), [Barbados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbados.md), [Joe Biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [5g](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/5g.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 50

### China-Iran Oil Trade, Belt and Road Initiative Failures

- **Episode:** [1774: Leave it to Bibi](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-19
- **Time:** 46:46–51:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1774-leave-it-to-bibi/chapter/china-iran-oil-trade-belt-and-road-initiative-failures.md

China currently imports over 90% of Iran's oil, utilizing a barter system that pays in Yuan to bypass international sanctions. This economic dependence is part of the 2021 China-Iran Comprehensive Cooperation Plan, a $400 billion deal under the Belt and Road Initiative. However, analysts suggest the deal is failing as infrastructure projects lag and the stability of the Iranian regime comes into question.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [iran](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iran.md), [oil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oil.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [yuan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yuan.md)

### China Belt and Road Initiative, Iran Freight Rail Link

- **Episode:** [1773: Two Beards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards.md)
- **Published:** 2025-06-15
- **Time:** 16:11–22:25
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1773-two-beards/chapter/china-belt-and-road-initiative-iran-freight-rail-link.md

A freight train from Xi'an, China, recently arrived at an Iranian dry port, marking a significant development in the $400 billion economic deal between the two nations. This overland rail link bypasses maritime choke points like the Malacca Strait and the Red Sea, effectively shielding trade from U.S. Naval surveillance. The infrastructure project is framed as a strategic move by Beijing to secure energy sources and diminish American global influence.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [xi'an](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-an.md), [strait of hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md)

### Germany, China Trade Relations and EU Isolation

- **Episode:** [1767: Best Clips of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-24
- **Time:** 10:23–14:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1767-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/germany-china-trade-relations-and-eu-isolation.md

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Chinese Premier Li Jiang agree to support free trade despite warnings from German intelligence regarding military technology theft and cyber spying. Critics argue Germany's economic dependence on exporting machine tools to China is isolating the country from the European Union and the United States. The discussion highlights a Chinese shipping company's minority stake in a Hamburg port terminal.

Keywords: [olaf scholz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olaf-scholz.md), li jiang, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md), hamburg port, [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md)

### Greenland, Arctic Strategy, Panama Canal Treaty

- **Episode:** [1736: The Blurt](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt.md)
- **Published:** 2025-02-06
- **Time:** 1:26:34–1:30:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1736-the-blurt/chapter/greenland-arctic-strategy-panama-canal-treaty.md

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte interpreted Trump's interest in Greenland as a strategic focus on the Arctic and Russia's icebreaker capabilities. Meanwhile, Marco Rubio reported that Panama is taking steps to exit China's Belt and Road Initiative after Trump threatened to "take back" the Panama Canal due to treaty violations involving Chinese-linked companies at the canal's entry points.

Keywords: [greenland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greenland.md), [mark rutte](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-rutte.md), [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md)

### Panama Canal Sovereignty and Chinese Influence

- **Episode:** [1728: Hatchet Man](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man.md)
- **Published:** 2025-01-09
- **Time:** 53:15–55:51
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1728-hatchet-man/chapter/panama-canal-sovereignty-and-chinese-influence.md

Sir Mark Hall expresses outrage over Donald Trump's comments regarding the Panama Canal and Chinese investment in the region. The discussion covers the "neutrality agreement" and the potential for the U.S. to pressure Panama to unwind its Belt and Road Initiative agreements with China.

Keywords: [panama canal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/panama-canal.md), [mark hall](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mark-hall.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [ivermectin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ivermectin.md)

### The "Middle Corridor" Trade Route and Taliban Presence

- **Episode:** [1712: Data Plateau](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau.md)
- **Published:** 2024-11-14
- **Time:** 2:45:10–2:48:35
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1712-data-plateau/chapter/the-middle-corridor-trade-route-and-taliban-presence.md

The COP 29 summit is being used to promote the "Middle Corridor," a strategic trade route linking China to Europe via Central Asia. While framed as a "green transition" for global trade, critics view it as a rebranding of China's Belt and Road Initiative. Additionally, the inclusion of the Taliban as observers at the summit has drawn criticism for potentially legitimizing the regime under the guise of climate cooperation.

Keywords: middle corridor, [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [taliban](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taliban.md), [azerbaijan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/azerbaijan.md), [green transition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/green-transition.md)

### Belt and Road Initiative, China Supply Chain Security

- **Episode:** [1626: Dingbat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1626-dingbat.md)
- **Published:** 2024-01-18
- **Time:** 2:08:44–2:11:56
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1626-dingbat/chapter/belt-and-road-initiative-china-supply-chain-security.md

China's Belt and Road Initiative faces increasing security challenges in Central Asia and Pakistan due to terrorist and nationalist movements. The CCP has encouraged local governments to defend shipping lines, but may be forced to deploy its own military to protect supply chains. The hosts discuss the geopolitical tensions in Balochistan and the potential for a larger conflict involving nuclear-armed Pakistan and India.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [kyrgyzstan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyrgyzstan.md), [balochistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/balochistan.md), [pakistan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pakistan.md)

### China's Belt and Road Initiative, Green Projects

- **Episode:** [1600: Unpack It](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it.md)
- **Published:** 2023-10-19
- **Time:** 1:53:11–1:55:28
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1600-unpack-it/chapter/china-s-belt-and-road-initiative-green-projects.md

China marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative, with 150 signatories now involved. Reports suggest that as China's economic growth slows, the project is shifting toward "smaller and greener" investments. The hosts express skepticism about China's commitment to global climate change goals, noting they have historically avoided such restrictions "like the plague."

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [vladimir putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vladimir-putin.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

### China Belt and Road Expansion in Mauritania and Burundi

- **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-30
- **Time:** 59:17–1:00:57
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/china-belt-and-road-expansion-in-mauritania-and-burundi.md

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of Mauritania and Burundi in Chengdu to solidify cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. The meetings resulted in new agreements for economic, educational, and medical support in exchange for adherence to the "One China" principle regarding Taiwan. China continues to aggressively pursue infrastructure and trade partnerships across the African continent.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md), [mauritania](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mauritania.md), burundi, [taiwan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taiwan.md), chengdu

### Chinese Influence in Latin America, Predatory Loans

- **Episode:** [1572: Chop Shop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-13
- **Time:** 2:35:56–2:39:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1572-chop-shop/chapter/chinese-influence-in-latin-america-predatory-loans.md

China has expanded its economic and military influence in Latin America through "predatory loans" and infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. Reports indicate China operates a military-run space base in Argentina and is linked to a spy base in Cuba. Critics argue the US has neglected the region, allowing China to dominate the economies of countries like Brazil and Venezuela.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [latin america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/latin-america.md), [argentina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/argentina.md), [venezuela](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/venezuela.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md)

### Germany-China Trade Relations and EU Isolation

- **Episode:** [1568: Spook Head](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head.md)
- **Published:** 2023-06-29
- **Time:** 3:11:48–3:16:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1568-spook-head/chapter/germany-china-trade-relations-and-eu-isolation.md

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed to support free trade with China despite warnings from intelligence agencies regarding cyber-spying and military technology theft. Critics argue that Germany's dependence on Chinese markets for its machine tool exports is isolating it from the rest of the EU and the United States. The hosts suggest Germany is being forced into China's "Belt and Road" sphere following the destruction of the Nord Stream pipeline.

Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [olaf scholz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/olaf-scholz.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [free trade](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-trade.md)

### Barbados Republic Transition, Chinese Belt and Road Investment

- **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-04
- **Time:** 23:42–24:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/barbados-republic-transition-chinese-belt-and-road-investment.md

Barbados officially became a republic, swearing in Sandra Mason as its first president and removing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. British MP Tom Tugendhat accused China of influencing this decision through $600 million in investments via the Belt and Road Initiative. The move is seen as a shift in leverage away from the UK in the Caribbean.

Keywords: [barbados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbados.md), sandra mason, [queen elizabeth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md)

### Colonel Dick Black on US Foreign Policy

- **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-02
- **Time:** 2:07:02–2:11:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/colonel-dick-black-on-us-foreign-policy.md

Retired Colonel Dick Black criticizes the "illusion" of Russian and Chinese aggression, noting that the U.S. and UK maintain 900 overseas bases compared to 35 for Russia and China. He argues that the military-industrial complex requires constant enemies to justify weapon production. Black contrasts the U.S. policy of regime change and intervention with China's business-oriented "Belt and Road" paradigm.

Keywords: dick black, [military industrial complex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military-industrial-complex.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), foreign bases

### California Rail Traffic, Belt and Road Observations

- **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-02
- **Time:** 2:53:04–2:54:20
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/california-rail-traffic-belt-and-road-observations.md

Observations of massive freight trains in California, some exceeding 130 cars in length, spark a discussion on global logistics and the "Belt and Road" initiative. The sheer volume of cargo containers moving through the state highlights the scale of international trade and the potential for illicit trafficking within the global supply chain.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [freight trains](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freight-trains.md), [cargo containers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cargo-containers.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [logistics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/logistics.md)

### Biden and Xi Jinping Video Call Analysis

- **Episode:** [1435: Batu](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1435-batu.md)
- **Published:** 2022-03-20
- **Time:** 28:06–31:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1435-batu/chapter/biden-and-xi-jinping-video-call-analysis.md

President Biden held a two-hour video call with Chinese President Xi Jinping to warn against providing material support to Russia. While the U.S. emphasizes consequences for evading sanctions, the hosts argue that the European Union is actually leading the economic response rather than the United States.

Keywords: [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [nato](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nato.md), [sanctions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sanctions.md), [belt and road initiative](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road-initiative.md)

### Kazakhstan Shoot-to-Kill Order and Geopolitical Fallout

- **Episode:** [1415: Equity Hotel](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:27:23–1:31:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1415-equity-hotel/chapter/kazakhstan-shoot-to-kill-order-and-geopolitical-fallout.md

Kazakhstan's president issued a "shoot-to-kill" order against protesters as Russian troops arrived to stabilize the regime. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken warned that once Russians are in your house, they are difficult to remove. Analysts suggest the unrest may be linked to efforts to disrupt China's "Belt and Road" initiative, while others point to the Biden family's historical business ties in the region.

Keywords: [kazakhstan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kazakhstan.md), [anthony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anthony-blinken.md), [victoria nuland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/victoria-nuland.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [biden family](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/biden-family.md)

### China's Global Strategy and President Xi Jinping

- **Episode:** [993: Let Them Speak #1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:46:15–1:52:21
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/993-let-them-speak-1/chapter/china-s-global-strategy-and-president-xi-jinping.md

Pieczenik analyzes the leadership of Xi Jinping, noting that Xi's experience during the Cultural Revolution gave him a unique discipline. He praises China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative as a superior global trade strategy compared to U.S. military interventionism. However, he warns that Xi's attempts to censor the internet and restrict credit are major strategic errors that could lead to internal instability.

Keywords: [xi jinping](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/xi-jinping.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [cultural revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cultural-revolution.md), [internet censorship](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/internet-censorship.md), guanxi

### Kazakhstan Unrest, Geopolitical Disruption of Belt and Road

- **Episode:** [1414: Coof Croup](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup.md)
- **Published:** 2022-01-09
- **Time:** 1:23:27–1:29:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1414-coof-croup/chapter/kazakhstan-unrest-geopolitical-disruption-of-belt-and-road.md

Violent unrest in Kazakhstan is being analyzed as a potential U.S.-backed "color revolution" designed to disrupt the strategic link between Russia and China. Kazakhstan serves as a critical logistics hub for China's Belt and Road Initiative and houses vital energy pipelines. The lack of mainstream media coverage in the West suggests a sophisticated, quiet operation to pressure Putin on his southern flank while he is focused on Ukraine.

Keywords: [kazakhstan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kazakhstan.md), [putin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/putin.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [color revolution](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/color-revolution.md), [tony blinken](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tony-blinken.md)

### China, African Infrastructure and Caribbean Expansion

- **Episode:** [1405: No Shields, No Deals](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-06
- **Time:** 58:01–1:01:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1405-no-shields-no-deals/chapter/china-african-infrastructure-and-caribbean-expansion.md

The discussion explores China's strategy of "bleeding" Western influence by investing heavily in Africa and the Caribbean. Reports from Antigua describe a massive new Chinese embassy and a gift of a $300 million cricket stadium. The hosts suggest that the Omicron variant and associated travel restrictions may be part of a broader geopolitical maneuver to isolate regions where China is gaining a foothold.

Keywords: [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [barbados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbados.md), antigua, [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [infrastructure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/infrastructure.md)

### Barbados Republic, China Belt and Road Influence

- **Episode:** [1404: Flub Meister](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-02
- **Time:** 3:00:27–3:04:33
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1404-flub-meister/chapter/barbados-republic-china-belt-and-road-influence.md

Barbados officially became a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. While NPR focused on Rihanna being named a national hero, other reports highlight China's $600 million investment in the island as part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Keywords: [barbados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barbados.md), [queen elizabeth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/queen-elizabeth.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [belt and road](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/belt-and-road.md), [rihanna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rihanna.md), [npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md)

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