The Chinese Dragon in Europe

With a road trip along some notable projects, VRT NWS journalists Tom Van de Weghe and Stefan Blommaert investigate how China is trying to gain a foothold in Europe. The new Chinese Silk Road, the showpiece of Chinese President Xi Jinping, also runs through Europe. From Greece over the Balkans to Hungary: China is investing in high-speed lines, bridges, companies. They are mega-projects that create economic growth, but there are also pitfalls. With a road trip along some notable projects, VRT NWS journalists Tom Van de Weghe and Stefan Blommaert investigate how China is trying to gain a foothold in Europe.