Building an open, inclusive and interconnected world for common development
The Belt and Road Initiative is significant, global, and future-oriented, providing historic opportunity and delivering hope and progress for billions of people and the planet we share.
At the opening ceremony of the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF), Chinese President Xi Jinping elaborated on experience drawn from Belt and Road cooperation over the past 10 years, which demonstrates that Belt and Road cooperation is on the right side of history, represents the advancing of our times, and is the right path forward.
humankind is a community with a shared future
win-win cooperation is the sure way to success in launching major initiatives that benefit all
the Silk Road spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit
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Over these 10 years, Belt and Road international cooperation has produced fruitful outcomes.
Belt and Road cooperation has extended from the Eurasian continent to Africa and Latin America.
More than 150 countries and over 30 international organizations have signed Belt and Road cooperation documents.
A large number of signature projects and "small yet smart" people-centered programs have been launched.
Guiding principles for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation have been laid down.
planning together, building together, and benefiting together
open, green and clean cooperation
high-standard, people-centered and sustainable cooperation
China will take eight major steps to support joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
Building a multidimensional Belt and Road connectivity network
to speed up high-quality development of the China-Europe Railway Express
to participate in the trans-Caspian international transportation corridor, host the China-Europe Railway Express Cooperation Forum
to make joint efforts to build a new logistics corridor across the Eurasian continent linked by direct railway and road transportation
to vigorously integrate ports, shipping and trading services under the "Silk Road Maritime"
to accelerate the building of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and the Air Silk Road
Supporting an open world economy
to establish pilot zones for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation
to enter into free trade agreements and investment protection treaties with more countries
to remove all restrictions on foreign investment access in the manufacturing sector
to further advance high-standard opening up in cross-border service trade and investment in light of international high-standard economic and trade rules
to expand market access for digital and other products
to deepen reform in areas including the state-owned enterprises, digital economy, intellectual property and government procurement
to hold the Global Digital Trade Expo annually
In the next five years (2024-2028), China's total trade in goods and services is expected to exceed USD 32 trillion and USD 5 trillion respectively.
Carrying out practical cooperation
China will promote both signature projects and "small yet smart" livelihood programs.
The China Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of China will each set up a RMB 350 billion financing window.
An additional RMB 80 billion will be injected into the Silk Road Fund.
The two banks will support BRI projects on the basis of market and business operation.
Cooperation agreements worth USD 97.2 billion have been concluded at the CEO Conference held during this Forum.
China will
carry out 1,000 small-scale livelihood assistance projects;
enhance vocational education cooperation through Luban Workshops and other initiatives;
step up joint efforts to ensure the safety of BRI projects and personnel.
Promoting green development
to continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as green infrastructure, green energy and green transportation
to step up support for the BRI International Green Development Coalition
to continue to hold the BRI Green Innovation Conference
to establish dialogue and exchange mechanisms for the solar industry and a network of experts on green and low-carbon development
to implement the Green Investment Principles for the Belt and Road
to provide 100,000 training opportunities for partner countries by 2030
Advancing scientific and technological innovation
to continue to implement the Belt and Road Science, Technology and Innovation Cooperation Action Plan
to hold the first Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange
to increase the number of joint laboratories built with other parties to 100 in the next five years
to support young scientists from other countries to work on short-term programs in China
to put forward the Global Initiative for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance at this Forum
Supporting people-to-people exchanges
to host the Liangzhu Forum to enhance dialogue on civilizations with BRI partner countries
the Chinese government scholarship Silk Road Program, the Silk Road International League of Theaters, the Silk Road International Arts Festival, the International Alliance of Museums of the Silk Road, the Silk Road International Alliance of Art Museums, the Silk Road International Library Alliance, and the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities have been launched
Promoting integrity-based Belt and Road cooperation
to release the Achievements and Prospects of Belt and Road Integrity Building and the High-Level Principles on Belt and Road Integrity Building
to establish the Integrity and Compliance Evaluation System for Companies Involved in Belt and Road Cooperation
to work with international organizations, carry out research and training on promoting integrity in Belt and Road cooperation
Strengthening institutional building for international Belt and Road cooperation
to work with its BRI partner countries to strengthen the building of multilateral cooperation platforms covering energy, taxation, finance, green development, disaster reduction, anti-corruption, think tank, media, culture and other fields
to continue to host the BRF and establish a secretariat for the Forum
Xi Jinping also delivered a toast at the welcoming banquet for 3rd BRF.
"The world today is far from tranquil."
the world economy is under growing downward pressure
global development is confronted with multiple challenges
"We should remain unwavering in our belief."
the historical trend of peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit is unstoppable
our people's aspiration for a better life remains strong as ever
the desire of all countries to achieve common development and prosperity is overwhelming
"China and BRI partners have been a driving force for global growth."
Together we have contributed to global connectivity and created platforms for international economic cooperation.
Together we have carried out thousands of cooperation projects with solid deliverables.
These achievements have been made possible by the governments, businesses and people of BRI partners through hard work, wisdom and courage.
Political leaders of this generation must fulfill the responsibility toward people of today and future generations.
In its first decade, Belt and Road cooperation has been proved to be robust and fruitful.
On the new journey toward another golden decade, we must also embark with drive and enthusiasm.
"As long as we remain steadfast in our commitment to cooperation and common development, we will accomplish new feats in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation."
