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Table of content

ASSESSMENT COVER SHEET / FEEDBACK FORM 1

Executive summary 3

Belt and Road Initiative 4

PESTEL analysis 6

Political standpoint 7

Economical viewpoint 8

Social standpoint 10

Bankrolling 12

Conclusion 14

References 17

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SIM, R., 2021. Historic agreement for Singapore-Kuala Lumpur high-speed rail line signed; service targeted to start by Dec 31, 2026. [online] The Straits Times. Available at: [Accessed 5 May 2021]. 17

Rimmer, P., 2018. China's Belt and Road Initiative: underlying economic and international relations dimensions. Asian-Pacific Economic Literature, 32(2), pp.3-26. 17

Belt and Road Initiative. 2021. Belt and Road Initiative. [online] Available at: [Accessed 5 May 2021]. 17

Tool, W., 2021. What is PESTLE Analysis? An Important Business Analysis Tool. [online] PESTLE Analysis. Available at: [Accessed 5 May 2021]. 17

Executive summary 3

Introduction 3

Belt and Road Initiative 4

PESTEL analysis 6

Political standpoint 6

Economical viewpoint 7

Social standpoint 10

Bankrolling 12

Conclusion 14

References 17