BRI: An initiative towards progress, cooperation and inclusiveness

China's State Council Information Office released a white paper titled "The Belt and Road Initiative: A Key Pillar of the Global Community of Shared Future" on Tuesday. The white paper expounds on the principles, concepts, objectives and visions of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

By promoting and putting into action ideas that are relevant to the present era, the world, development, security, openness, cooperation, civilization, and governance, the BRI provides not only a conceptual framework but also a practical roadmap for all nations to achieve shared development and prosperity, it said.

Here are some highlights:

-- The BRI is founded on the principles of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits. It emphasizes that all countries are equal participants, contributors and beneficiaries, and encourages economic integration, interconnected development, and the sharing of achievements.

-- The BRI is committed to open, green and clean cooperation towards inclusive and sustainable development. It has zero tolerance for corruption and promotes steady and high-quality growth.

-- The BRI aims at high standards, sustainability, and better lives by raising cooperation standard, investment effectiveness, supply quality, and development resilience, delivering real and substantive results for all participants.

-- An initiative towards progress, cooperation and inclusiveness, the BRI pursues development, promotes win-win outcomes, and inspires hope. It aims to deepen understanding and trust, strengthen comprehensive exchanges, and ultimately achieve common development and shared prosperity.