June 20, 2017

"China has put forward plans for three ocean-based 'blue economic passages' that will connect Asia with Africa, Oceania, Europe and beyond, in a bid to advance maritime cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

The proposal was included in 'Vision for Maritime Cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative,' which was released Tuesday by the National Development and Reform Commission and the State Oceanic Administration.

China is willing to engage in all-dimensional and broad-scoped maritime cooperation and build open, inclusive cooperation platforms with countries along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, promoting mutually beneficial 'blue partnerships' and forging a 'blue engine' for sustainable development, according to the document."

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