(ANSA) - Washington, April 3 - Italy is a special concern
after signing a memorandum of understanding on China's Belt and
Road Initiative (BRI) or 'new Silk Road', US National Security
Council spokesman Garrett Marquis told ANSA Wednesday.
"We are warning many countries to be aware of the risks posed
by supporting the Belt and Road Initiative, especially those who
are actively seeking direct foreign investment. But Italy is a
special concern because it is a strong ally and a member of the
G7," he said.
"Pressuring Italy to sign the BRI, China seems to believe
that Italy is economically vulnerable or politically
manipulatable", he said.
Italy special concern on Silk Road - US
'China may think Rome economically vulnerable' - Marquis