China issued a detailed explanatory document on the Belt and Road Initiative on May 10, 2017.

The document, released by the Leading Group on the Construction of the Belt and Road, aims to promote understanding of the initiative, demonstrate the achievements, and enhance strategic mutual trust, dialogue and cooperation among nations, so as to contribute to the building of a community of common destiny, said the introduction to the document.

In addition to an introduction and conclusion, the document comprises five chapters on the initiative's blueprint, cooperation framework, spheres and mechanisms, and forecast on future cooperation.(Xinhua contributed to the article)

Document download: /attached/file/20170515/20170515120152_964.pdf

Source:https://eng.yidaiyilu.gov.cn/zchj/qwfb/12731.htm.

Full text of President Xi's speech at opening of Belt and Road forum, 2017-05-14, http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/14/c_136282982.htm. 

Full video: President Xi delivers keynote speech at Belt and Road Forum, 2017-05-14, http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-05/14/c_136277029.htm.