In a few years‘ time, China will replace the US as the world’s leading economic power. And will become the EU’s main trading partner. Technologically too, China is already in the fast lane. China is intensifying its economic relations with Africa and, above all, Europa. The New Silk Road is the expansion of transport infrastructure towards Europe by land and sea. Unimaginable sums are invested in highways, railways and ports. The expansion of the New Silk Road is also in full swing in Europa.