April 2, 2016

"The former secretary general of Boao Forum for Asia said on Saturday that de-politicization of the Belt and Road Initiative will increase its effectiveness, as it is a global investment strategy which reflects new trends of globalization.

Long Yongtu, who is also former Chinese vice minister for trade, made the remarks at the Singapore Forum.

Panelists discussed regional integration with topics such as impact of the Belt and Road Initiative to the region, the development of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreements."

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