Addressing nearly 1,000 attendees at Vision China, Zhao Jianguo, director general of the International Communication Bureau of Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, said President Xi Jinping's keynote speech at the second Belt and Road forum showed China's determination and pragmatism in further deepening reform and opening-up in the new era.

Zhao shared three points on BRI cooperation. First, BRI needs to build consensus while upholding the spirit of extensive consultation, joint contributions, and shared benefits. Second, it needs to involve think tanks from around the globe, which have already been driving forces for the initiative. Third, it needs a youthful injection of will and spirit.

"Today's Vision China talks are being held to celebrate the second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation held in Beijing over the past two days," said Zhou Shuchun, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily.

"We trust that with the strengthening of effective cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, China will provide new opportunities and serve as a powerful driving force for global development in the new era. And we trust that today's talks will help create consensus on the B&R Initiative as part of the efforts to build a global community of a shared future," Zhou added.