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Dezan Shira & Associates Shanghai Office Hosts the New Silk Road Project

On August 3rd, Dezan Shira & Associates’ Shanghai office hosted the New Silk Road Project team as they shared their experiences travelling along the entire Silk Road Economic Belt from London to Yiwu, visiting ancient Silk Road centers and infrastructure projects including major railway upgrades, seaports, intermodal hubs, industrials parks and residential developments.

The New Silk Road Project Office Visit

New Silk Road Project team shares their experiences travelling along the entire Silk Road Economic Belt at Dezan Shira & Associates’ Shanghai office

With their journey coming to an end, the team shared their insights with the business advisors, editors, and business analysts of Dezan Shira & Associates. The team commented on the economic situations of various countries based on their visits and interviews. They also shared their personal opinions and impressions about the journey.  Through this unique experience, DSA team members were able to get an inside look at the current development happening along this important economic corridor.

The New Silk Road team comments on the economic situations of various countries based on their visits and interviews

The New Silk Road team comments on the economic situations of various countries based on their visits and interviews

The New Silk Road Project is a first of its kind expedition that was founded and conducted by university students.  Dezan Shira & Associates’ Founder and Chairman, Chris Devonshire-Ellis, sponsored and advised to the New Silk Road Project team with his years’ of experience and study about the New Silk Road Initiatives. Dezan Shira & Associates is proud to be able to help these young visionaries, and those like them, to pursue a better understanding of the world’s continuously changing business environment and the great opportunities in the region for foreign investors.

Further Information

For more information about the New Silk Belt & Road, please visit the Silk Road Briefing for articles discussing the region’s ongoing economic developments and read the book of ‘China’s New Economic Silk Road: The Great Eurasian Game & The String of Pearls’ written by Chris Devonshire-Ellis.

To see how Dezan Shira & Associates can help you and your business grow along the New Silk Belt & Road, please contact us here.


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