In this episode of our Perspectives series, world-renowned historian and author, Peter Frankopan, joins Frederic Neumann, HSBC’s Chief Asia Economist and Co-Head of Global Research Asia, for a fascinating conversation on the history of exchange through the Silk Roads and the interconnectedness of the world today.

They explore how people, goods, religions and ideas flowed through global corridors for centuries, as well as new areas of connectivity across markets and regions. Watch or listen to understand more about the legacy of the Silk Roads and their influence today.

This episode was recorded behind the scenes of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 26 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gis

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