商务部副部长答21：“十四五”中老铁路等重点基建项目建成运营

Core Viewpoint - The "14th Five-Year Plan" has achieved significant results in the economic and trade fields of the Belt and Road Initiative, contributing to the construction of an open world economy and a community with a shared future for mankind [1]. Group 1: Trade and Investment - Trade and investment have deepened, with closer supply chain connections. China's goods trade with Belt and Road countries increased from $2.7 trillion in 2021 to $3.1 trillion in 2024, averaging a growth of 4.7% per year, and the share of overall trade rose from 45.3% to 50.7%, further increasing to 51.8% in the first half of this year [2]. - From 2021 to mid-2025, the scale of bilateral investment between China and Belt and Road countries exceeded $240 billion, with China investing over $160 billion and Belt and Road countries investing over $80 billion in China [2]. Group 2: Project Construction - Project construction has been solidly advanced, with comprehensive effects becoming more prominent. From 2021 to mid-2025, the total operating revenue of contracted projects in Belt and Road countries reached nearly $600 billion, with key infrastructure projects like the China-Laos Railway completed and operational [3]. - More livelihood projects in agriculture, education, health, and poverty alleviation have been implemented, such as the demonstration and promotion of mushroom grass and hybrid rice, cultivating a large number of technical talents locally [2]. Group 3: Emerging Fields - Emerging fields have steadily expanded, with broader cooperation space. China has signed investment cooperation memorandums in digital, green, and blue sectors with over 50 Belt and Road countries [3]. - The number of "Silk Road e-commerce" partner countries has increased to 36, forming a series of cooperative brands and facilitating the entry of partner country products into the Chinese market [3]. Group 4: Mechanism and Platform - Mechanisms and platforms have been continuously improved, leading to smoother communication and coordination. China has effectively utilized bilateral economic and trade joint committees and various working groups to enhance economic exchanges with Belt and Road countries [5]. - Free trade agreements have been signed with countries like Ecuador and Serbia, and investment agreements with Angola and Tajikistan, improving the level of trade and investment liberalization and facilitation [5].