Routledge Handbook of the Belt and Road, Second Edition

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Contributors
Preface One
Preface Two
Preface Three
Preface Four
Part I Contribution of China’s Reform and Opening-Up to the World and Formation of the Belt and Road Initiative
	1 The Historic Contribution of China’s Reform and Opening-Up to the World
		The Development Process of China’s Reform and Opening-Up
		The Historic Contribution of China’s Reform and Opening-Up
		Notes
	2 Developing an Open Economy and the Belt and Road
		The Formation and Development of an Open Economy
		Achievements and Prospects of Building an Open Economy
		The Belt and Road Initiative Promotes the Development of an Open Economy
		Notes
	3 China’s Economic Restructuring and the Belt and Road
		Characteristics and Process of China’s Economic Restructuring
		The Path and Effectiveness of China’s Economic Restructuring
		China’s Economic Restructuring and the Belt and Road Complement Each Other
		Notes
	4 Innovation-Driven Development and the Belt and Road
		Concepts and Features of Innovation-Driven Development
		Path and Achievements in Innovation-Driven Development
		Innovation-Driven Development Leads the Building of the Belt and Road
		Notes
	5 Responsibilities of China as a Major Country and the Belt and Road
		Principles and Position of Responsibilities and Accountabilities of China as a Major Country
		Fields and Contributions of Responsibilities and Obligations of China as a Major Country
		Responsibilities and Obligations of China for the Belt and Road
		Notes
	6 Confidence of a Major Country and the Belt and Road
		From the “three Aspects of Confidence” to “Four Aspects of Confidence”
		The Confidence of a Major Country Must Be Based on Confidence in Culture
		The Belt and Road Highlights the Confidence of China as a Major Country
		Notes
	7 Deficit in Development and the Belt and Road
		Notes
	8 Deficit in Peace and the Belt and Road
		Elaboration on the Concept of “deficit in Peace” and Development
		China’s New Contributions to the World in Response to a Deficit in Peace
		The Significance of Coping with a Deficit in Peace Through the Belt and Road Initiative
		Note
	9 Deficit in Governance and the Belt and Road
		The Meaning and Presentation of a Global Deficit in Governance
		The Wisdom of China and Chinese Concept for the International Order
		The Belt and Road Initiative Makes Up for Deficit in Global Governance
		Notes
	10 Development Course of the Belt and Road Initiative Progress and Challenges
		Major Progress Made in Building the Belt and Road
		Major Challenges in the Belt and Road Construction
		Notes
Part II Historic Inheritance
	11 Naming of the Silk Road
		Notes
	12 A Brief History of the Silk Road
		The Prehistory of the Silk Road
		Zhang Qian’s Journey to the Western Regions and the Silk Road
		The Prosperity of the Silk Road During the Sui and Tang Dynasties
		The Decline and Rejuvenation of the Silk Road
		Notes
	13 The Overland Silk Road
		The Basic Trend of the Desert Silk Road
		The Steppe Silk Road
		The Southern Silk Road
		The Historical Significance of the Overland Silk Road
		Notes
	14 The Maritime Silk Road
		The Eastern Maritime Silk Road
		The Southern Maritime Silk Road
		The Sea Ban and the Decline of the Dominant Power of the Maritime Silk Road
		Notes
	15 Silk Road and Exchanges Among Different Countries
		Commodity Exchanges on the Silk Road
		Frequent Flow of People on the Silk Road
		Notes
	16 the Silk Road Spirit
		What Is the Silk Road Spirit?
		The Content of the Silk Road Spirit
		How to Promote the Silk Road Spirit
		Notes
Part III Formation and Framework of the Concept
	17 Process for Proposing the Concept
		President Xi Jinping Took the Lead in Issuing the Initiative
		Promulgation of the “vision and Actions”
		Continual Evolvement of the Ideas of the Belt and Road
		Notes
	18 Background
		Global Background of Building the Belt and Road
		Regional Background of Building the Belt and Road
		Domestic Background of Building the Belt and Road
		Some Misunderstandings About the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	19 The Belt and Road Initiative Framework
		Upholding Four Concepts and Building Three Communities
		Building Four Major Silk Roads
		Upholding the Principles of Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, and Shared Benefits
		Five Key Cooperation Directions
		A Framework Including Six Corridors, Six Means of Communication, Multiple Countries, and Multiple Ports
		The “five Types of Connectivity”
		Cooperation Mechanisms
		Organisational Guarantee of the Belt and Road
		Promoting the Formation of a New Pattern of Regional Economic Integration
		Notes
	20 Basic Contents
		The Basic Content of the Silk Road Economic Belt
		The Basic Content of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road
		The Basic Content of the Belt and Road
		Notes
	21 Principles of Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, and Shared Benefits
		Proposal of the Principles of Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, and Shared Benefits
		The Content and Internal Logic of the Principles of Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, and Shared Benefits
		Theoretical and Practical Significance of the Principles of Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, and Shared Benefits
		Upholding the Principles of Extensive Consultation, Joint Contribution, and Shared Benefits
		Note
	22 Partners
		Categories of Partners of the Belt and Road Initiative
			International Relation Actors
			Principal Status
			Development Level
			Geographical Coverage
		Paths to Participate in the Belt and Road
		Partners Whose Strategies Are Aligned with the Belt and Road Initiative or Partners with Cooperation Intention
			Sovereign Countries
				Northeast Asian Countries
				Southeast Asian Countries
				South Asian Countries
				Central Asian Countries
				Middle East Countries
				European Countries
				African Countries
				Latin American and Caribbean Countries
				Oceanian Countries
			International Organisations
			Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs)
		Notes
	23 General Ideas
		Basic Positioning and Main Purposes of the Belt and Road
		The Ultimate Goal of the Belt and Road
		Note
	24 Directions of Cooperation
		Specific Contents of Cooperation
		Background for Proposing the Cooperation Directions
		The Role of Cooperation Direction in the Belt and Road
		External Influence of Cooperation Directions
		Notes
	25 Cooperation Mechanisms
		Top-level Cooperation Mechanisms
		Synergy with Other Development Strategies
		Multilateral Cooperation Mechanisms
		Bilateral Cooperation Mechanisms
		Notes
	26 Organisational Structure
		Content and Basic Organisational Structure
		Position of the Organisational Structure in the Strategic Decisions of the Central Government and Its Tasks
		Innovative Working Mechanism and Concept of the Leading Group in the New Stage of Deepening Reform and Opening-Up
		Notes
	27 General Framework
		Proposal of the Concept
		Main Achievements
		Note
	28 Detailed Blueprint
		Proposal and Connotation of the Idea
		Key Points of the Detailed Blueprint
		Note
Part IV The Five Roads
	29 The Belt and Road Initiative and the Road of Peace
		Concept and Origin of the Road of Peace
		Spirit of the Road of Peace Reflected in the Belt and Road Initiative
		Contribution of the Road of Peace to the World
		Notes
	30 The Belt and Road Initiative and the Road of Prosperity
		Concept and Origin of the Road of Prosperity
		Spirit of the Road of Prosperity Reflected in the Belt and Road Initiative
		Contribution of the Road of Prosperity to the World
		Notes
	31 The Belt and Road Initiative and the Road of Openness
		Concept and Origin of the Road of Openness
		Spirit of the Road of Openness Reflected in the Belt and Road Initiative
		Contribution of the Road of Openness to the World
		Notes
	32 The Belt and Road Initiative and the Road of Innovation
		Concept and Origin of the Road of Innovation
		Spirit of the Road of Innovation Reflected in the Belt and Road Initiative
		Contribution of the Road of Innovation to the World
		Notes
	33 The Belt and Road Initiative and the Road Connecting Different Civilizations
		Concept and Origin of the Road Connecting Different Civilizations
		Spirit of the Road Connecting Different Civilizations Reflected in the Belt and Road Initiative
		Contribution of the Road Connecting Different Civilizations to the World
		Notes
Part V Five Types of Connectivity
	34 Policy Coordination
		The Concept of Policy Coordination
		Practical Significance of Policy Coordination
		Implementation Progress of Policy Coordination
	35 Facilities Connectivity
		The Concept of Facilities Connectivity
		Practical Significance of Facilities Connectivity
		Implementation Progress of Facilities Connectivity
		Notes
	36 Unimpeded Trade
		The Concept of Unimpeded Trade
		Practical Significance of Unimpeded Trade
		Implementation Progress of Unimpeded Trade
		Notes
	37 Financial Integration
		The Concept of Financial Integration
		Practical Significance of Financial Integration
		Implementation Progress of Financial Integration
	38 People-To-People Bonds
		The Concept of People-To-People Bonds
		Practical Significance of People-To-People Bonds
		Implementation Progress of People-To-People Bonds
			Cultural and Academic Exchanges
			Tourism Cooperation and Sports Exchanges
			Disease Control and Medical Cooperation
			Language Cooperation and Talent Training
			Double-Track Exchange Between Political Parties and Think Tanks
			People-To-People Exchange and Media Cooperation
Part VI The Six Economic Corridors
	39 China–Mongolia–russia Economic Corridor
		Concept of the China–Mongolia–russia Economic Corridor
		Details of the China–Mongolia–russia Economic Corridor
		Implementation Developments of the China–Mongolia–russia Economic Corridor
		Notes
	40 The New Eurasian Continental Bridge Economic Corridor
		Concept of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge Economic Corridor
		Details of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge Economic Corridor
		Implementation Developments of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge Economic Corridor
		Notes
	41 The China–Central Asia–West Asia Economic Corridor
		Concept of the China–Central Asia–West Asia Economic Corridor
		Details of the China–Central Asia–West Asia Economic Corridor
		Implementation Developments of the China–Central Asia– West Asia Economic Corridor
		Notes
	42 The China–Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor
		Concept of the China–Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor
		Details of the China–Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor
		Implementation Developments of the China–Indochina Peninsula Economic Corridor
		Notes
	43 The China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
		Concept of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
		Details of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
		Implementation Developments of the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor
		Notes
	44 The Bangladesh–China–India–Myanmar Economic Corridor
		Concept of the Bcim Economic Corridor
		Details of the Bcim Economic Corridor
		Implementation Developments of the Bcim Economic Corridor
		Notes
Part VII Theories and Concepts of Foreign Affairs with Chinese Characteristics
	45 Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
		The Formation of the Concept of Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
		The Main Content of the Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
		The Practical and Theoretical Significance of Major-Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics
		Notes
	46 New-Type International Relations
		The Formation of the New-Type International Relations
		The Main Content of the New-Type International Relations
		The Practical Significance of the New-Type International Relations
		Notes
	47 New-Type Major-Country Relations
		The Formation of the Concept
		The Main Content of New-Type Major-Country Relations
		Realistic and Theoretical Significance of New-Type Major-Country Relations
		Notes
	48 The Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
		Elaboration and Formation of the Concept
		Main Content of the Community with a Shared Future for Mankind
		Theoretical and Practical Significance of the Concept
		Notes
	49 Two Centenary Goals
		Proposal and Definition of the Two Centenary Goals
		Theoretical and Practical Significance of the Two Centenary Goals
		Notes
	50 Win–Win Cooperation
		The Proposal of Win–Win Cooperation
		The Connotation of Win–Win Cooperation
		The Practical Significance of Win–Win Cooperation
		Notes
	51 Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership
		Overview of RCEP: Proposals, Contents, and Guiding Principles
		The Scale, Economic Benefits, and Impact of RCEP
		Rcep Negotiation Process and Results
		Technical Difficulties in RCEP Integration
	52 the Approach of Upholding Justice While Pursuing Shared Interests
		Proposal of the Approach
		The Connotation of the Approach of Upholding Justice While Pursuing Shared Interests
		Theoretical and Practical Significance of the Approach of Upholding Justice While Pursuing Shared Interests
		Notes
	53 Amity, Sincerity, Mutual Benefit, and Inclusiveness
		Elaboration and Formation of the Concept
		The Main Content
			Amity
			Sincerity
			Mutual Benefit
			Inclusiveness
		The Theoretical and Practical Significance
		Notes
	54 Sincerity, Real Results, Affinity, and Good Faith
		Proposal of the Principle
		The Basic Connotation of Sincerity, Real Results, Affinity, and Good Faith
		Theoretical Value and Practical Significance
		Notes
Part VIII Core Concepts
	55 Bridging Development Strategies
		The Concept
		Significance of Bridging Development Strategies in the Global Era
		Models and Practices for Bridging Development Strategies
		Notes
	56 Jointly Building the Belt and Road
		Principles of Jointly Building the Belt and Road
		Progress of the Belt and Road Initiative
		Cooperation Mechanisms
	57 Promoting High-quality Development of the Belt and Road
		Formation Process
		Main Contents
		Realistic and Theoretical Implications
		Notes
	58 Third-Party Market Cooperation
		Third-Party Market Cooperation Under the Belt and Road Framework
		China–France Third-Party Market Cooperation and Its Expansion
		Third-Party Market Cooperation Creating a New Driver for Belt and Road Cooperation
		Notes
	59 The Belt and Road Studies Network
		Concept Proposal
		Main Functions of the Belt and Road Studies Network
		Notes
	60 Green Investment Principles for the Belt and Road
		Concept Proposal
		Main Content of Green Investment Principles
		Implementation Progress
		Notes
	61 Debt Sustainability Framework for Participating Countries of the Belt and Road
		Origin of the Framework
		Main Contents of the Debt Sustainability Framework
		Significance of the Debt Sustainability Framework
		Notes
	62 International Coalition for Green Development Under the Belt and Road Initiative
		Concept Proposal
		Goals for the Green Development Proposal
		Significance of the Proposal
		Notes
	63 Joint Working Group on China Railway Express to Europe
		Concept Proposal
		Mechanism Operation of the China Railway Express
	64 Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
		Background for Establishing the Bank
		Preparations Progress for the Bank
		Governance Structure of the Bank
		Authorised Share Capital and Voting Rights of the Bank
		Invested Projects of the Bank
		Note
	65 Silk Road Fund
		Founding and Positioning of the Silk Road Fund
		Business Scope and Governance Structure of the Silk Road Fund
		Operation Principles and Status Quo of the Silk Road Fund
		Notes
	66 New Development Bank
		Background for Founding the New Development Bank
		Positioning of the New Development Bank
		Operation of the New Development Bank
		Prospect of the New Development Bank
		Note
	67 China–Asean Cooperation Fund
		Founding of the China–Asean Cooperation Fund
		Operation Progress of the Fund
		Notes
	68 Industrial Capacity Cooperation
		Proposal of Concept
		Practical Significance of Industrial Capacity Cooperation
		Progress of Industrial Capacity Cooperation
		Notes
	69 Overseas Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone
		Proposal of Concept
		Progress in Main Industrial Parks
		Overall Progress of the Zone
		Notes
	70 China’s Free Trade Zone
		Proposal of the Free Trade Zone
		Basic Principles of Establishing the Free Trade Zone
		Basic Objectives of the Free Trade Zone
		Achievements and Progress of China’s Free Trade Zone
	71 Hainan Free Trade Port
		The Concept of Hainan Free Trade Port
		Progress of Hainan Free Trade Port
		Notes
	72 Multilateral and Bilateral Cooperation Dialogue Mechanism on Macroeconomic Policy
		Multilateral Macroeconomic Policy Dialogue Mechanisms
		Bilateral Macroeconomic Policy Dialogue Mechanism
		Macroeconomic Policy Dialogue Mechanism and the Belt and Road
		Notes
	73 New Industrial Innovation Cooperation
		The Concept of New Industrial Innovation Cooperation
		Correlations Between New Industrial Development and Scientific Innovation
		New Content and New Characteristics of New Industrial Innovation
		Pathways for New Industrial Innovation and Cooperation
		Notes
	74 International Infrastructure Network
		Concept of an International Infrastructure Network
		Global Cooperation for an International Infrastructure Network
		China’s Contribution to Establishing an International Infrastructure Network
	75 Standard Setting and Institutional Building for International Infrastructure
		The Concept
		Pathway for Forming International Infrastructure Standards and Institutions
		Outcomes of Standard Setting and Institutional Building for International Infrastructure
		Notes
	76 Global Partnership of Connectivity
		Main Contents of the Global Connectivity Partnership
		Results of Cooperation
		High-quality Development of Global Connectivity Partnership
		Notes
	77 Six Corridors, Six Means of Communication, Multiple Countries, and Multiple Ports
		Six Major International Economic Cooperation Corridors Boosting Asia–Europe Economic Cooperation
		Cooperation in Infrastructure Connectivity in Six Aspects Promoting Global Economic Development
		Multiple Countries and Multiple Ports Joining Efforts for Greater Connectivity
		Notes
	78 New International Land–sea Trade Corridor
		Notes
	79 New Western Land– Sea Channel
		General Plan
		Connecting with the Belt and Road and Its Prospect
		Notes
	80 Global Value Chain and Supply Chain
		Formation Process
		Main Contents
		Global Value Chain and Supply Chain and the Belt and Road
		Notes
	81 Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Cooperation
		Development Status of Renewable Energy
		Cooperation in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
		Notes
	82 Tackle Climate Change
		Elaboration and Formation of Concept
		Main Content for Addressing Climate Change
			General Principle
			Emission Arrangement
			The Mechanism for Funding and Technologies
			The Mechanism for Performance Verification
		Major Progress and Trends in Global Efforts Against Climate Change
	83 Sustainable Development
		Elaboration and Formation of Concept
		Practices and Connotation Evolution of Sustainable Development
		From MDGs to SDGs: a New Round of Reform for Global Sustainable Development
	84 Trade and Investment Facilitation
		Definition of Trade and Investment Facilitation
		Measurement of Trade and Investment Facilitation
		Implementation of Trade and Investment Facilitation
		Notes
	85 People-To-People Exchanges and Cooperation
		People-To-People Exchanges Guided by People-To-People Bonds
		Progress and Outcomes of People-To-People Exchanges and Cooperation
		Notes
	86 Exchanges and Mutual Learning Among Civilizations
		Concept Interpretation and Formation
		Main Content and Progress of Exchanges and Mutual Learning
		Significance of Cross-Cultural Exchanges and Mutual Learning
		Notes
	87 Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations
		Formation Process
		Main Contents of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations
		Significance of the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations
		Notes
Part IX the Belt and Road Forums for International Cooperation
	88 the First Belt and Road Forum
		Convening of the Forum
		Content of Outcomes of the Forum
		Notes
	89 the Second Belt and Road Forum
		Convening of the Forum
		Content of Outcomes of the Forum
		Notes
Part X International Action Plans Relevant to the Belt and Road Initiative
	90 the Sustainable Development of the 2030 Agenda with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Chinese Plan for Sustainable Development
		Sustainable Development Concept in the Belt and Road Initiative
		Development Bonus of the Belt and Road Initiative
		Note
	91 Addis Ababa Action Agenda with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Aaaa Lays a Global Framework for Development Financing After 2015
		A Diversified Financing Mechanism in the Belt and Road Initiative Offers a Solution for Infrastructure Financing
		Notes
	92 African Agenda 2063 with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Proposal and Implementation
		Alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the 2063 African Agenda
		Achievements and Influence of the Belt and Road Initiative with the Agenda
		Notes
	93 Ancient Civilizations Forum and the Belt and Road Initiative
		Concept and Formation Process
		Progress of the Forum
		Ancient Civilizations Forum and the Construction of the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	94 Connectivity Blueprint of Asia–Pacific Economic Cooperation with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Proposal
		Implementation Status of the Blueprint
		Strategic Alignment Between the Blueprint and the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	95 Asean Community Vision 2025 with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Conceptual Description and Subject Contents
		Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
96 Asia–Europe Meeting and Its Connectivity Working Group with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Origin and Development
	New Starting Point of Asem: Connectivity and Pragmatic Cooperation
	Prospect and Challenge of Aligning Asem with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Note
97 Cooperation Between China and Central and Eastern European Countries
	Establishment of the Cooperation Mechanism
	Overview of Previous Leaders’ Meetings
	Overview of Existing Cooperation Mechanisms and Platforms
	Overview of Cooperation Achievements
	Note
98 China–Europe Land–sea Express Route with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Conceptual Description and Formation Process of the Express Route
	Relation Between the Express Route and the Belt and Road Initiative
	Significance of the Express Route
	Notes
99 Middle Corridor Initiative with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Concept and Formation of the Middle Corridor Initiative
	Relation of the Middle Corridor Initiative with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Significance, Favourable Conditions, and Challenges of the Middle Corridor Initiative
	Notes
100 China–EU Connectivity Platform (Juncker Plan) with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Response of the European Union to the Belt and Road Initiative
	Strategic Alignment Between the Investment Plan for Europe and the Belt and Road Initiative
	China–Eu Connectivity Platform: Multilateral Effort in the International Cooperation of the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
101 Eastern Partnership with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Formation of the Eastern Partnership
	The Belt and Road Initiative and Central and Eastern European Countries Under the Framework of the Eastern Partnership
	The Belt and Road Initiative with Six Eastern Partner Countries Under the Framework of the Eastern Partnership
	Notes
102 Eurasian Partnership Plan Based on the Equal, Open, and Transparent Principles with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Principles of the Eurasian Partnership Plan
	Cooperation Contents of the Eurasian Partnership Plan
	Alignment of the Eurasian Partnership Plan with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
103 Initiative for Integration of the Regional Infrastructure in South America with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Iirsa and Cosiplan
	Alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Iirsa
	Prospect for South American Countries to Participate in the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
104 the Master Plan on Asean Connectivity 2025 with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Concept and Main Contents
	Alignment of the Master Plan on Asean Connectivity 2025 with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
105 The Paris Agreement with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Challenge of Climate for the Belt and Road Countries with the Paris Agreement
	Green Commitment of the Belt and Road Initiative
	Green Action and Direction of the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
106 Trans-European Transport Networks with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Formation Process of Ten-T
	Contents of Trans-European Transport Networks (Ten-T)
	Ten-T with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
107 Western Balkan 6 Connectivity Agenda with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Formation Process and Main Contents of the Agenda
	Western Balkan 6 Connectivity Agenda Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Prospect of the Belt and Road for Southeastern Europe
	Notes
108 Trade Facilitation Agreement of WTO with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Issuance and Validation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement
	The Main Content and Implementation of the Agreement
	Trade Facilitation Agreement Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
109 Euro-asian Connectivity Strategy of the EU
	Background
	Proposal of the Concept
	Main Content of the Euro-asian Connectivity Strategy
	Euro-asian Connectivity Strategy with the Belt and Road
110 Blue Dot Network Plan
	Formation of the Plan
	Operating Features of the Blue Dot Network
	Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC)
	Notes
111 Asia–Africa Growth Corridor
	Background
	Promoting Measures
	Asia–Africa Growth Corridor with the Belt and Road Initiative
112 Quality Infrastructure of Japan
	Background
	Detailed Content
	Quality Infrastructure with the Belt and Road Initiative
	Notes
Part XI International Plans Similar to the Belt and Road Initiative
	113 Silk Road Tourism Programme (United Nations)
		Overview
		Concrete Measures of the Silk Road Tourism Programme
		Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative and Future Development
		Notes
	114 New Silk Road Plan (United States)
		Background Conditions
		Main Contents of the New Silk Road Plan
		Current Situation and Prospect
		Notes
	115 Eurasian Economic Union (Russia)
		Formation Process
		Strategic Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Conditions for Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Prospects and Challenges in Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	116 Quality Infrastructure Partnership Plan (Japan)
		Conceptual Description and Main Contents
		Current Conditions and Prospect of Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Future Development Direction
		Notes
	117 Project Mausam Plan (india)
		Origin, Contents, and Development
		Current Situation and Prospect of Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	118 Global Maritime Axis Strategy (Indonesia)
		Conceptual Description and Main Contents
		Conditions and Progress in Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	119 Northern Australia Development Plan (Australia)
		Overview and Main Contents
		Prospect of Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	120 Amber Railway Freight Corridor (Poland)
		Background
		Main Content
		Future Development Prospects and Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	121 Suez Canal Economic Corridor (Egypt)
		Overview
		Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative and Its Progress
		Current Situation and Prospect
		Notes
	122 Lamu Port–south Sudan–Ethiopia Transportation Corridor (Kenya)
		Overview
		Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	123 Two-Corridor and One-ring Plan (Vietnam)
		Conceptual Description and Main Contents
		Current Conditions and Progress of Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	124 Steppe Road Plan (Mongolia)
		Overview
		Strategic Alignment with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	125 Bright Road Plan (Kazakhstan)
		Overview and Main Contents
		Alignment Conditions with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Notes
	126 New Northward Expansion Policy (South Korea)
		Overview and Main Contents
		Alignment Conditions with the Belt and Road Initiative
		Future Prospect
		Notes
Part XII Case Studies of Bri Implementation and Promotion
	127 Case Studies of Infrastructure Connectivity Building
		Important Content and Top Priority of the Bri: Improve People’s Livelihood
			Case 1: E35 Expressway in Pakistan
			Case 2: China–Nepal Trans-border Optical Fibre Link
		Promote China Standards and Facilitate the BRI Infrastructure Construction
			Case 3: Coal-fired Power Plant Project at Port Muhhamad Bin Qasim (aka Port Qasim), Pakistan
			Case 4: The Tunnelling Work of Gantas Tunnel, Algeria
		Improve Passage-building, Enhance Information Connectivity and Sharing, and Facilitate Efficient Logistics
			Case 5: The China–Europe Railway Express
			Case 6: The Logink
			Case 7: The China–Asean Port Cities Co-op Network
		Notes
	128 Case Studies of Production Capacity Cooperation
		Increase Complementarities of Development Strategies to Boost Coordinated Development of Production Capacity
			Case 1: Long-Term Plan for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
			Case 2: China–Ukraine Agricultural Investment Cooperation Plan
			Case 3: China–Myanmar Economic Corridor
		Forge a Demonstration Project for International Production Capacity Cooperation; Accelerate Cooperation in the Real Economy
			Case 4: China Provides Bangladesh with Concessional Loans to Build a Network Infrastructure Project
		Create a New Platform for Production Capacity Cooperation; Speed Up the Construction of Overseas Industrial Parks
			Case 5: China–Egypt Teda Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone
			Case 6: The Morowali Tsingshan Industrial Park, China–Indonesia Comprehensive Industrial Park
		Notes
	129 Case Studies of Trade and Investment Facilitation
		Advance Free Trade Agreements
			Case 1: The Signing of the China–georgia Free Trade Agreement
			Case 2: The China–Chile Free Trade Zone Upgraded
		Deepen International Tax Cooperation
			Case 3: China and Russia Signed a New Tax Treaty
		Forge a Convenient and Efficient Business Environment
			Case 4: Ramp Up E-Commerce Cooperation
			Case 5: Sign Agreements on Aeo (Authorised Economic Operator) Mutual Recognition
		Notes
	130 Case Studies of Financial Cooperation
		Promote Financing Connectivity and Achieve a Win–Win Situation
			Case 1: Establishment of the China–Central, Eastern Europe (CEE) Interbank Consortium
			Case 2: The Bank of China Provides Loans to the Shalkiya Zinc Project in Kazakhstan
			Case 3: China–United Kingdom Bilateral Investment to Fund the Bri
			Case 4: Guangxi–Asean BRI Funds
		Develop New Business Models to Boost Financing
			Case 5: The China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) Provides Protection for BRI Project Financing
			Case 6: The China Development Bank (CDB) Issues the Belt and Road Bond
			Case 7: China’s Hongshi Holding Group Issues a Belt and Road Corporate Bond
		Steadily Advance the Internationalisation of the Renminbi
			Case 8: Pakistan Approves Renminbi as Its Settlement Currency
			Case 9: The China Development Bank (CDB) Signs Bri Loan Deals with Egypt
		Notes
	131 Case Studies of People-To-People Exchanges
		Strengthen Vocational Education and Cultural Exchange
			Case 1: The Lancang–Mekong Vocational Education Base
			Case 2: The China–Malaysia Railway Talents Training Cooperation Programme
			Case 3: Bulgaria Primary and Secondary Schools Offer Chinese Language Courses
		Health Cooperation to Link People Along the Belt and Road
			Case 4: The Chinese Red Cross Foundation
			Case 5: The Belt and Road Initiative: Loving Overseas Chinese-Brightness Action
		Promote Cultural Exchange Through Building Cultural Facilities
			Case 6: China Offers Restoration Assistance to Nepal After an Earthquake
			Case 7: China and Jordan Sign an Agreement for the Establishment of the Chinese Cultural Centre
		Notes
	132 China International Import Expo
		Background
		Progress of CIIE
		Practical Significance of CIIE
		Notes
Index