The Silk Road Reborn

<正>A national plan guiding the construction of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road is currently in the works and is expected to be released soon.The One Belt and One Road initiatives,which have attracted worldwide participation,represent some of the leading programs of their kind with respect to the ongoing process of economic globalization.     

Cooperation on Belt and Road Initiatives

CHINESE President Xi Jinping put forward the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road Initiatives during his visits in 2013 to Central Asia and Southeast Asia.Over the past year,both have helped promote China’s cooperation with countries in Central and Southeast Asia,in such areas as trade and monetary cooperation,transport connectivity,and people-to-people exchanges.The Silk Road Economic Belt stretches from China to Europe through West Asia.The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road extends from China to the Indian Ocean,the Arabian Sea,and the Gulf through Southeast Asia.Both of these open and inclusive economic belts enjoy the universal benefits of winwin cooperation.Cooperation along the     

Building on a legacy

正During his visit to Central Asia and Southeast Asia last year,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the initiatives of building a Silk Road Economic Belt and a 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.Fuzhou,capital of southeast China’s Fujian Province,is aiming to become a hub along the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road,which will connect Taiwan and ASEAN countries with the vast Chinese mainland.     

The New Maritime Silk Road,A Historic Choice

正THE concept of a 21st century Maritime Silk Road was initiated by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to the ASEAN region in October 2013.President Xi proposed the strategy creatively,considering both the history of the region and its future against the current global climate.The New Maritime Silk Road and the New Silk Road Economic Belt together construct an important pillar of the Chinese dream of rejuvenating the na-     

Experience Guides Belt and Road Future

正The Belt and Road Initiative has yielded substantive results since it was initiated eight years ago,and it is expected to inject impetus to promote the healthy development of globalization,experts said.In 2013,during his visits to Central and Southeast Asian countries,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the major initiatives of building the Silk Road Economic Belt and the21st-Century Maritime Silk Road.     

NZCFS Delegation in China

A13-memberdelegation of the New Zealand-China Friend-ship Society(NZCFS)visited China from August 28 to Septem-ber18,2004,stopping at Beijing,Kashgar,Urumqi,Turpan,Dunhuang,Jiayuguan,Shandan,Lanzhou and Xi’an.It toured theplaces of historical interest alongthe ancient Silk Road and visitedthe ShandanBailie Schooland theLanzhou Oil School set up byRewiAlley.Past and Present of the Silk Road Most of the delegation mem-bers had been to China before.Butembarking ona Silk Road tour…     

Seeking Practical Cooperation

正How can China ensure the Belt and Road Initiative meets a diverse set of needs?By Li ZiguoAfter two years of discussions,evaluations and diplomatic efforts,the Chinaproposed initiative to build the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road(Belt and Road)has been recognized by most countries along the trade routes.This year,the international cooperation necessary     

Key to Interconnectivity

<正>Central Asia serves as an important gateway to the new Silk RoadCentral Asia is not only the core region that witnessed the booming,prosperity and decline of the ancient Silk Road but also where Chinese President Xi Jinping first proposed the Silk Road Economic Belt to enhance connectivity among Eurasian countries in 2013.The belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road,which connects China with Southeast Asia,South Asia,the Middle     

New Measures for China's Westward March

正In November 2013,the Third Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee approved the Decision on Major Issues Concerning Comprehensively Deepening Reforms.The decision stated that efforts should be made to accelerate infrastructural connections among neighboring countries and regions and to promote construction of the Silk Road economic belt and Maritime Silk Road,forming an all-round opening-up pattern.     

Why India Should Rethink Belt and Road

<正>The world’s two most populated countries need dialogue to iron out differencesAsian regional connectivity will signif icantly change in design and capacity due to the Belt and Road Initiative that comprises the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.This ambitious China-led connectivity plan links the continents of Asia and Europe through an integrated     

All Roads Lead to Beijing

正How will the Belt and Road Initiative overcome roadblocks to success?As the United States and other developed countries grapple with rising trade protectionism and nationalism,can China assume the mantle of leadership in terms of globalization?The Silk Road Economic Belt and the21st-Century Maritime Silk Road(the Belt     

Moving Further Closer

正Common interests will lead China and Arab countries to mutual prosperity In 2013,Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the building of the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road in hopes of connecting Asian,European and African countries more closely and promoting mutual y beneficial cooperation.This initiative     

SILK ROAD IN CYBERSPACE

<正>How Alibaba seeks to expand the Belt and Road Initiative onlineThe ancient Silk Road was explored by traders and merchants seeking to connect China to the world.Thanks to the Internet and mobile phone technology,today’s Silk Road can be found in your pocket.The Internet is bringing new opportunities to the China-proposed Silk Road     

Think Globally,Act Locally

<正>Four years since the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative,also known as the Belt and Road Initiative,was put forward,various regions in China have leveraged their advantages to support its implementation.As its initiator,China has exemplif ied how this vision will be turned into reality.Northwest China was on the ancient Silk Road routes.The region is a key area of the Silk Road Economic Belt,as it is a hub     

TWO DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES ALIGNED

<正>What benefits can the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Initiative,also known as the Belt and Road Initiative,bring to Viet Nam?How is China-Viet Nam economic and trade cooperation progressing?Ahead of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation,     

Three Clariications of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road

CHINESE President Xi Jinping proposed the joint building of the Silk Road Economic Belt in September 2013 during his visit to Kazakhstan.One month later during his trip to Southeast Asia,the President put forward the idea of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.The Belt and Road Initiatives have since emerged as China’s major diplomatic strategy in the new era.The Central Economic Work Conference held last December stated that implementation of the initiatives would take pri-     

Fuzhou Sustains the Glory of the Maritime Silk Road——An Exclusive Interview with Mayor of Fuzhou Yang Yimin

FUZHOU,a melting pot of seafaring cultures,was an important cradle for the ancient Maritime Silk Road.Now,visitors can still spot dozens of its relics.The long-established Three Lanes and Seven Alleys,with their exquisite ancient buildings,ancient bridges and pagodas,temples and shrines are all witnesses to Fuzhou’s respected history as an important trading port."Now,the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road Initiatives are bringing Fuzhou huge development opportunities,"said Yang Yimin,mayor of Fuzhou.The municipal government has proposed building the coastal city into a strategic hub that connects the Association of Southeast Asian     

High Hopes For Closer Bonds

<正>In a recent interview with Xinhua News Agency,Ahmad Berwari,Iraqi Ambassador to China,shared his views on the development of China-Iraq relations.He said his country is anticipating new opportunities from its active participation in the China-proposed Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st-Century Maritime Silk Road(Belt and Road)Initiative.An edited excerpt of the interview follows:     

The Book Bridge

<正>The boom of Chinese books in Arab countries chimes with the Belt and Road Initiative The ancient Silk Road,explored more than 2,000 years ago,used to link China and the Arab world together.Now a group of people are endeavoring to unveil the modern picture to each other.     

A Shared Path While all concerned countries hope to benefit from the Silk Road Economic Belt,China needs to take on the role of coordinator

正Though trains have replaced camels as the primary mode of transport,and oil and gas have supplanted silk as the major commodity,the Silk Road has risen once again after Chinese President Xi Jinping first put forth the strategic conception of the Silk Road Economic Belt during his visit to four Central Asian countries in September 2013.The proposed belt traverses 18countries in the Eurasian region and has a population of about 3 billion.