Belt and Road Initiative

Global Times: Xi meets world leaders in Beijing as BRF kicks off; China's massive diplomatic event attracts global attention

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

The BRI is a popular public good that China has contributed to the world, and the initiative has now become even more important and influential, he added.

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  • The BRI is a popular public good that China has contributed to the world, and the initiative has now become even more important and influential, he added.
  • The BRI provides the economic foundation for the Global South, connecting related countries and forming new and bigger markets, Huang said.
  • "The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was announced as a flagship project of the BRI, and it has shown the tangible results.
  • This can be seen from the active participation of state leaders and the general public in studying and exchanging with China."

Global Times: Beijing fully prepared for BRF; 'world expects China's answer to global challenges'

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Leaders and representatives of countries from around the globe and international organizations have arrived in China, and Beijing is fully prepared for this major home diplomatic event.

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  • Leaders and representatives of countries from around the globe and international organizations have arrived in China, and Beijing is fully prepared for this major home diplomatic event.
  • The first press briefing of the Media Center of the third BRF was held at the China National Convention Center in Beijing on Monday.
  • "In the past, many people asked what China's rise will bring to this world, and the BRI is an answer from China.
  • The global vision and strategy for BRI development for the next stage, set to be discussed at the forum, has also come under the global spotlight.

Does the BRI Lead to "Debt Trap"?

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

As we know, infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative are characterized by large up-front investments and long construction periods.

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  • As we know, infrastructure projects under the Belt and Road Initiative are characterized by large up-front investments and long construction periods.
  • So, it is obviously a biased approach to deny its long-term gains just because of the absence of short-term profits.
  • Private commercial creditors and multilateral agencies are indeed the largest creditors of developing countries.
  • So, it defies logic to correlate the "debt trap" to the Belt and Road Initiative.

Xi Jinping announces China's eight steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with participating countries.

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with participating countries.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with participating countries.
  • Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.
  • To carry out practical cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Xi said China vows more financing support for BRI projects on the basis of market and business operation.

China Everything's Feature: How Has the BRI Changed the World?

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Launched 10 years ago, the Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative has mapped out the win-win cooperation model for the BRI countries and regions along the route, and it has also provided new momentum for economic growth.

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  • Launched 10 years ago, the Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative has mapped out the win-win cooperation model for the BRI countries and regions along the route, and it has also provided new momentum for economic growth.
  • How did the BRI transform from a top-level design to a practical implementation and what path has it travelled to today's success?
  • The past decade has proved the BRI as a prototype of global partnership of connectivity to achieve common development and prosperity.
  • "I'm confident that as we work closely together, we will embark on a path of win-win cooperation," said Xi Jinping.

China Everything's Feature: How Has the BRI Changed the World?

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Launched 10 years ago, the Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative has mapped out the win-win cooperation model for the BRI countries and regions along the route, and it has also provided new momentum for economic growth.

Key Points: 
  • Launched 10 years ago, the Belt and Road (BRI) Initiative has mapped out the win-win cooperation model for the BRI countries and regions along the route, and it has also provided new momentum for economic growth.
  • How did the BRI transform from a top-level design to a practical implementation and what path has it travelled to today's success?
  • The past decade has proved the BRI as a prototype of global partnership of connectivity to achieve common development and prosperity.
  • "I'm confident that as we work closely together, we will embark on a path of win-win cooperation," said Xi Jinping.

CGTN: Xi Jinping announces China's eight steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

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  • Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.
  • To carry out practical cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Xi said China vows more financing support for BRI projects on the basis of market and business operation.
  • To support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, China, according to Xi, will also take steps to build a multidimensional Belt and Road connectivity network, continuing to promote green development, and advancing scientific and technological innovation.
  • China will also support people-to-people exchanges, promote integrity-based Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthen institutional building for international Belt and Road cooperation, Xi said.

Xi's footsteps toward SOE projects on the Silk Road

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Large State-owned enterprises play an active role in advancing overseas projects in such fields as infrastructure facilities construction, energy resources development and industry capacities cooperation.

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  • Large State-owned enterprises play an active role in advancing overseas projects in such fields as infrastructure facilities construction, energy resources development and industry capacities cooperation.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has inspected landmark Chinese-built projects in the BRI-involved countries and regions over the past decade.
  • They typify Chinese-contracted projects' contribution to the development of local economy and improvement of residents' well-being in the destination communities.
  • Watch the video to find out more.

CGTN: Xi Jinping announces China's eight steps for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Key Points: 
  • Xi made the announcement when delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.
  • To carry out practical cooperation for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Xi said China vows more financing support for BRI projects on the basis of market and business operation.
  • To support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, China, according to Xi, will also take steps to build a multidimensional Belt and Road connectivity network, continuing to promote green development, and advancing scientific and technological innovation.
  • China will also support people-to-people exchanges, promote integrity-based Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthen institutional building for international Belt and Road cooperation, Xi said.

Global Times: Striving for lasting peace

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peace is a prerequisite for development, while development serves as the foundation for peace.

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  • BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Peace is a prerequisite for development, while development serves as the foundation for peace.
  • The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) paves the way for peaceful development, and aims to offer a fundamental approach to lasting peace and universal security.
  • The Global Times selected opinion of eight global thinkers, including head of state, former diplomats and officials, as well as scholars, to share their understandings of the BRI and China's role in preserving world peace.
  • Sonexay Siphandone: Looking back, China has actively promoted BRI cooperation, demonstrating active and extensive engagement on regional and international stages.