What they say

Editor's Note: President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the opening ceremony won acclaim from international delegates, experts and entrepreneurs. Below is a selection of comments from attendees, exclusive to China Daily.

President Xi Jinping's keynote speech was beautifully stated and had profound meaning. It was one of the most touching speeches I've heard in recent years.

The Belt and Road Initiative upholds the principle of openness and sharing by discussing and exploring collaborative models with all parties. This is highly impressive because China has no intention of imposing development models on anyone.