The Beijing–Minsk Partnership and Belarus’s Role in China’s Economic Relations with the European Union

China’s deepening ties with the Republic of Belarus, combined latter’s geographic position between EU and Russia (the veritable leader Eurasian Economic Union), stands to potentially benefit bid deepen economic cooperation European Union. More specifically, enhanced collaboration Beijing Minsk helps PRC develop relations Union (essential ambitions augment Europe) while simultaneously providing a avenue for China into central eastern regions Belt Road Initiative (BRI). Nevertheless, degree which Beijing’s stronger will serve Chinese interests in connecting Europe depend large on whether or not Belarus can overcome significant differences their relationship, as well relationship (as partner BRI) takes cooperative competitive nature.