A path for stronger connections

Belt and Road Initiative will bring Asia, Europe closer, summit hears

HAMBURG, Germany - Officials, scholars and entrepreneurs gathered for the two-day Hamburg Summit on Monday, eying further economic cooperation between China and Europe against the backdrop of rising protectionism.

The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative was a major topic of discussion at the event. In his opening speech, former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said the opportunities created by the BRI will bring people and businesses in Asia and Europe closer together.