2018 October 12
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China on Wednesday said it had no objection to proposed investment from Saudi Arabia in the China-Pakistan economic corridor. There had previously been some concern that Pakistan had failed to consult China. - Read more
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has released a new financing strategy focused on sustainable transport projects, in its latest effort to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). - Read more
Another strand of The Belt and Road is culture. The 5th Silk Road International Film Festival kicked off in Xi'an on Monday. Directors of official film agencies from countries along the Belt and Road were in attendance. - Read more
A new freight train line was launched Tuesday, linking Delingha, northwest China's Qinghai Province, with Barnaul in Russia. The trip covers 4,345 km and takes about 12 days. - Read more