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Table 5 Distribution of barriers in BRI Health Cooperation

From: The intentions, needs, advantages and barriers: a survey of twenty-nine countries participating in the “Belt and Road Initiative” health cooperation

Barriers

N (%)

Cultural difference

20 (34.5)

Lack of communication platform

19 (32.8)

Lack of e-trade platform

11 (19.0)

Lack of funds

10 (17.2)

Drug quality and certification issues

10 (17.2)

Complex application procedure

8 (13.8)

Lack of government support

7 (12.1)

The stability of the policy environment

4 (6.9)

Legal challenge

4 (6.9)

Others

3 (5.2)