Misconceptions about the Belt and Road

A big question people have been asking since China's leaders propounded the concept of Chinese Dream in 2012 is: What is the symbol of the Chinese nation's rejuvenation? Now we can say that the revival of the Silk Road is that symbol, not only for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, but also the rejuvenation of European, Asian and African nations, because it integrates the Chinese Dream with the dream of the world.

The Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, known together as the Belt and Road Initiative, is aimed at solving the development problems of China, and help the world seek solutions to some common problems faced by humankind today.

Although the Belt and Road Initiative is expected to benefit the peoples along the two routes, different parties have different opinions about it. All the provinces in China see the initiative as a big opportunity to boost their economic growth and restructuring. On the other hand, many foreign countries expect to gain from working with China. And some have misunderstandings that have to be corrected.