May 14, 2017

"Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed Sunday to give a fresh impetus to the Belt and Road Initiative, unveiling specific measures to carry forward the inspiring initiative that he called 'the project of the century.'

'A solid first step has been taken in pursuing the Belt and Road Initiative. We should build on the sound momentum generated to steer the initiative toward greater success,' Xi said at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation.

Proposed by Xi in 2013, the Belt and Road Initiative, which builds upon the spirit of ancient routes, is a transnational network mainly connecting Asia with Europe and Africa, with the aim of promoting common development among all countries involved."

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