October 24, 2016

"The history of the Silk Road sparks numerous aspirations for the ancient route. Hadrian, the Roman Emperor depicted by French writer Marguerite Yourcenar, was fascinated with the flourishing commerce and trade along the ancient Silk Road.

The 'Belt and Road' initiative put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping has amazed the world. There have been three highlights of the initiative. 

First of all, the markets of Asia, Europe and Africa will be integrated into a community of common interest thanks to the initiative. 

As the marginal effect generated from globalization has lessened, the world economy has come to need a new growth engine. The connectivity created by the initiative will present Asia with new growth opportunities. "

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