The EU's 'global gateway' - an answer to China, or a dead-end?

For almost 10 years China has been diligently building a new Silk Road. Through ports, railroads and other infrastructure it is trying to bind other countries economically to itself.

Although this leaves partner countries with a lot of debt and some projects are not very profitable, the new Silk Road has contributed to Chinese exports and remains profitable.

Now Europe wants a Silk Road of its own.

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