The Belt & Road Initiative Is Not A Plan For World Domination Through Global Trading Networks Pacific governments are not being forced into signing contracts with China. There are many examples of how highways, government buildings, airports, seaports and sporting stadiums are improving the quality of lives of Pacific communities. by joseph veramu The Belt and Road Initiative includes one-third of world trade. Cold war thinking Australia and New Zealand view the Pacific island nations as their sphere of influence and China’s engagement through BRI is seen as interference. There should be no cause for cold war thinking as China is working to improve regional economies, infrastructure and livelihoods.