China has released a new white paper titled “The Belt and Road Initiative: A Key Pillar of the Global Community of Shared Future,” highlighting the transformative impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) over the past decade.
Launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, the BRI aims to enhance global connectivity and foster shared development. The initiative draws inspiration from the ancient Silk Road, which, over 2,000 years ago, linked Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating trade and cultural exchange.
The white paper underscores the BRI’s role in uniting over 150 countries in pursuit of common prosperity. By promoting peace, openness, inclusivity, and mutual benefit—the core spirit of the old Silk Road—the BRI seeks to build a global community with a shared future.
In today’s rapidly globalizing world, the BRI addresses both opportunities and challenges. While economic globalization has spurred growth and technological advancement, it has also led to inequalities and regional disparities. The BRI responds by offering a path toward inclusive growth and equitable access to the benefits of globalization.
Aligning with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the BRI aims to narrow the wealth gap and establish a more balanced international economic order. Through high-quality cooperation, it seeks to improve global development and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an active participant in economic globalization, China is sharing its development opportunities with other nations. The BRI is not solely a Chinese endeavor but a global joint effort that emphasizes mutual trust and win-win cooperation.
The white paper serves to deepen international understanding of the BRI’s value and to encourage more countries to participate, signaling a significant milestone in international cooperation and development.
