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  • Belt & Road July 17, 2024

    Malaysian official: People-to-people connections inseparable from BRI

    People-to-people engagement adds soul to Malaysia-China shared connection, bringing the two countries closer, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz, the minister of Investment, Trade and Industry said on Monday at a Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) cooperation story-sharing session.

  • Belt & Road June 20, 2024

    New railway will turn Central Asia into a major Eurasian hub

    China's dedication to collaborating with the two Central Asian countries to accelerate the construction of this strategic transport corridor is a clear indication of the collective progress of the project, which is set to bring substantial benefits to all three countries.

BACKGROUND
The Belt and Road Initiative refers to the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013. The initiative aims at promoting policy coordination, facilities connectivity, unimpeded trade, financial integration and people-to-people bond in the international community.
HISTORY

The concept of the Belt and Road Initiative is inspired by the ancient Silk Road that witnessed hundreds of years of booming trade and cultural exchange on the Eurasian continent. The newly launched Belt and Road intends to bring countries in the world closer than ever.