Leaders gather in China for smaller, greener Belt and Road summit. A decade after China introduced its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the project has seen limited participation from Western nations. The third BRI Summit this week will be attended by leaders such as Hungary's Viktor Orban, Russia's Vladimir Putin, and a representative from the Afghan Taliban. Western reluctance stems from concerns over China's intentions, transparency, and the actual need for the infrastructure. In response to challenges, President Xi Jinping is steering the BRI towards greener, high-tech projects.