Ways sought to plug BRI gaps

Both public and private players are encouraged to provide funding for infrastructure construction

China is seeking global partnerships and innovative methods to plug the financing gaps for countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative to boost infrastructure construction for sustainable development.

Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, said on Wednesday that infrastructure construction is not simply about building roads. The amount of debt, cost recovery and environmental mess are among challenges that need to be looked at.