Huawei, ZTE sign deals with Hungary

Companies from China and Hungary on Friday signed several cooperation agreements, as Hungarian officials seek ...

Switzerland to join BRI, boost business ties

Switzerland and China will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation with third markets ...

China, Fiji highlight importance of cultural exchanges under Belt and Road Initiative

Chinese and Fijian officials on Friday stressed the need to strengthen cultural exchanges between the ...

Foreign companies slam claim of Chinese 'debt trap'

Company representatives at the second Belt and Road Forum (BRF) for International Cooperation have pushed ...

Azerbaijan, China sign deals worth $821 million

Azerbaijani and Chinese companies have signed ten agreements covering various fields on the sidelines of ...

Belt and Road Studies Network inaugurated

The Belt and Road Studies Network (BRSN), co-initiated by Xinhua Institute and 15 other think ...

 

Linking the world

The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held from May 14 to 15 in Beijing. About 29 heads of state and government will participate, as well as over 70 leaders of international organizations, 100 ministerial-level officials from around the world and 1,200 other delegates from various countries and regions.

B&R by the numbers: Full steam ahead for China-Europe freight trains

China runs 1,702 China-Europe freight trains along Belt and Road in 2016

B&R by the numbers: China has opened 356 international freight and passenger transport lines along the Belt and Road

China has opened 356 international freight and passenger transport lines along the Belt and Road

 

Second BRF held in Beijing from April 25 to 27

The "Golden Bridge on Silk Road" structure is seen outside the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, April 26, 2019. The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is held in Beijing from April 25 to 27. (Xinhua/Jin Liangkuai)

Malaysian PM arrives in Beijing to attend 2nd Belt and Road Forum

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad arrives in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2019, to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF). (Photo: Xinhua)

Media Center of the 2nd Belt and Road Forum put into use

Road Forum put into use Highlight: The media center of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation opened to journalists on Tuesday in Beijing. Over 4,100 reporters from home and abroad have registered for the forum.

Media Center for 2nd Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation starts trial operation

Photo taken on April 23, 2019 shows Media Working Area of the Media Center for the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing, capital of China, on April 23, 2019. The media center started trial operation at the China National Convention Center in Beijing Tuesday. More than 4,100 journalists, including 1,600 from overseas, have registered to cover the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held from April 25 to 27 in Beijing. (Photo: Xinhua)

Floral installations welcome Belt and Road forum in Beijing

Decorative floral arrangements are installed all over Beijing to welcome the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF), April 22, 2019. The theme of the second BRF, to be held from April 25 to 27, is, "Belt and Road Cooperation, Shaping a Brighter Shared Future." (Photo: China News Service)

Belt and Road Initiative brings foreign food to people's homes

A food vender takes photos of oil and flour imported from Kazakhstan at a store for imported food in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, April 12, 2017. Food of a particular place is an important symbol of local geographic and cultural characteristics. Food carries history and tradition, leads the tide of trade, strengthens diplomatic relations, disseminates and promotes culture. Food has been serving as connections between people around the world. In ancient times, food such as grapes, pomegranates, walnuts, coriander, cucumbers and sesame seeds were introduced to China along the Silk Road. Nowadays, thanks to the Belt and Road Initiative, red wine, coffee, dried fruits, meat, seafood, and dairy products from foreign countries enter the homes of ordinary people, turning daily meals into feasts with exotic cuisines. (Photo: Xinhua)

Switzerland officially endorses BRI

Chinese President Xi Jinping received Swiss President Ueli Maurer for a state visit Monday.

Cultural exchanges under BRI will deepen understanding

Foreign countries may understand the cultural and educational factors in China's economic development through exchange and cooperation, while China also needs to understand foreign countries' development experience and cultural backgrounds.

Tough job ahead for Ukraine's new president

If Russia-Ukraine relations cannot improve, there will be no big changes in the Russia-West standoff and regional security will continue to be a thorny issue. Whether Russia can accomplish its goal by taking advantage of Zelensky's lack of political experience depends on what the new Ukrainian president does as a counter measure. The two countries need to work together to overcome their long-existing problems. After all, opportunities have surged for them to ease the tensions.

BRI can help boost Bangladesh economic zones, support poverty reduction measures

China could succeed in making environmental issues a salient feature of its society through this approach. As Bangladesh is the worst possible victim of climate change, it can forge greater cooperation with China over the issue under the BRI. Ecological civilization is more relevant to Bangladesh as the approach can strike a balance between rapid development and environment protection, which is a must for sustainable development.

BRI is a bridge to shared prosperity

Most recently, our two countries have also strengthened our strategic media partnerships to strengthen the already close cultural and political ties between our people and ensure greater alignment around the mutually beneficial goals of the Belt and Road. Together we will advocate and leverage our networks to encourage the international community to invest in Belt and Road projects, because we firmly believe that this initiative will make a profound contribution to our common vision for a sustainable, progressive and prosperous future.

Chinese vice premier attends Belt and Road high-level meeting

Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng on Friday attended a high-level meeting of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Cooperation under BRI to benefit people around world: Philippine official

Countries and people around the world will stand to benefit most from the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) through cooperation, a senior Philippine finance official told Xinhua in an interview on Friday.

British business leader calls for embracing China-proposed BRI

It is now time for fully embracing the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to secure better growth and development opportunities, the head of a British business association said.

Zimbabwe to host Belt and Road Afro-Sino exhibition

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) will host the Belt and Road Afro-Sino Cultural Exchange program, which begins Saturday and ends next Wednesday.

Second forum to further boost Belt&Road development: think tank

A Chinese government think tank expects the upcoming Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to further boost development of the Belt and Road Initiative.