Northwest China's Xi'an city is ranked as the most competitive Chinese city in implementing the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the latest survey taken in June by Hong Kong-based China Institute of City Competitiveness.

Let's take a look at these 10 cities with the most comprehensive competitiveness.

No 1 -- Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the world-renowned terra-cotta warriors in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi province, May 14, 2015. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/Asianewsphoto]

The "One Belt and One Road" initiative, also known as the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, refers to the routes connecting China and Europe.

The initiative accounts for an aggregate gross domestic product of $21 trillion, or 29 percent of the world's GDP, and involves 65 countries with a total population of 4.4 billion.

Some of the key elements, such as location advantage, development potential and competitive advantage, were taken into consideration when drawing up the list, the institute said.