Belt and Road Initiative is a chance for China to deepen reform
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been deemed China’s most important foreign policy project since it was first proposed in 2013. With the conclusion of the high profile Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, the initiative has gained new momentum. While the initiative is often perceived as a diplomatic effort, it also has domestic significance. The authorities should take advantage of the opportunity provided by the initiative to push forward a reform agenda, which, in turn, could foster the success of the BRI.