[Playback] Belt & Road Forum opens in Beijing

The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation opened in Beijing on May 14, 2017. 

Chinese President Xi Jinping, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli and world leaders addressed the meetings.

The Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation symbolizes the initial formation of a global dialogic platform on the part of the Chinese government together with the stakeholders and interested parties to deepen cooperation on the Belt & Road Initiative.

The event, which is scheduled to take place on May 14 and 15, will be held at the China National Convention Center and the Yanqi Lake International Convention Center in the northern suburb of Beijing.