Trump aide, other special envoys from developed countries to attend

The United States is sending a delegation, led by a special assistant to US President Donald Trump, to the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing on Sunday and Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Friday.

Matthew Pottinger, also the senior director for Asia at the US National Security Council, will head the delegation.

"As we always say, the Belt and Road is an open and inclusive initiative," Geng told a daily news briefing. "We welcome all parties to participate."