Pompeo 'saddened' as Italy joins China's mega-project.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo voiced disappointment Wednesday after Italy joined China's"Silk Road" network of transport and trade links, saying it was not in the ally's long-term interest.
"It's disappointing anytime any country begins to engage in behavior and commercial interactions with China that aren't straight up," Pompeo told the House Foreign Affairs Committee in response after a lawmaker asked about the Italian decision.Under the Silk Road initiative, named for the ancient trading route across Eurasia, China is funding major rail, road and sea infrastructure as it seeks a big boost in international trade.
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