'Road and Belt Initiatives' to restore lost glory

The Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road strategic initiatives are China's important step toward countering the containment policies of certain Western countries, ensuring safe navigation, improving relations with relevant countries and maintaining security.

The initiatives are also a strategic move toward gradual assertion of China's presence in the Asia-Pacific region and boosting multi-polarization in the context of economic and social development. If properly implemented, the initiatives will help build China's image as a rising nation that is ready to undertake more international responsibilities and protect its territorial integrity.

The 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative is the result of China adapting to the trend of the times. Given that the ancient Silk Road passed into history with the gradual decline of the Chinese empire and the rise of Western countries, a rising China now needs to use new concepts and take new measures to better contribute to regional and global development in order to build a stable and secure world. Also, the implementation of the "road" initiative is expected to help restore the lost glory of Chinese civilization.