Leafs, according to the article from South China Morning Post, linked below, the Chinese have a contingency plan should trade with the West not resume to its previous level as the Trade War continues to effect their economy and the SARS-CoV-2 situation has a similar detrimental effect. They plan to "GO WEST", but more in the context of developing their western provinces, although the Belt and Road Initiative is still being pushed at the same time. See the comments from the South China Morning Post article and the link below:
"China is seeking a new burst of growth from its vast and energy-rich western regions, as its export-reliant eastern provinces suffer from the coronavirus pandemic and face mounting pressure amid US threats of economic decoupling.
The latest “Go West” blueprint announced by Beijing on Sunday comes as the government strategises for a
that is set to be less friendly and predictable for China."
China to ‘Go West’ to boost growth, self-reliance as global threats emerge
https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3084915/coronavirus-us-china-decoupling-prompt-beijing-unveil-new?utm_source=email&utm_medium=share_widget&utm_campaign=3084915
