Xi's statements on the Belt and Road Initiative
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| President Xi Jinping addresses the opening ceremony of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Beijing, on Jan 16, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua] |
"China stands ready to work with other parties to make sure that the AIIB will start to operate and play its due role as soon as possible and contribute to economic growth and better livelihood in developing countries," Xi said at the opening of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing, Jan 16, 2016.
"China continues to welcome AIIB and other international financial institutions to take part in the building of the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road," he said.
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