(A closer look at China) In this summit, why did Xi Jinping mention a railway twice?

　　China News Service, Beijing, February 10th, title: Why did Xi Jinping mention a railway twice in this summit?

　　Author Zhong Sanping

　　A 350-kilometer high-speed railroad "appeared" twice in the keynote speech of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the China-CEEC Leaders Summit held on February 9.

　　This railway is the Hungary-Serbia railway connecting Budapest, the capital of Hungary, with Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

As a key project for China and Central and Eastern European countries to jointly build the "Belt and Road", it is also the first railway infrastructure project implemented by China in the EU.

In the eyes of Serbian President Vucic, this tripartite cooperation project "has far-reaching significance for future development and is a gift for future generations."

　　As he said, the Hungary-Serbia Railway is not only a railway modernization completed by the cooperation of the three countries, but also aims to create an international artery that revitalizes the economic and trade exchanges between China and Europe.

Through this channel, Chinese goods exported to Europe can go directly to the European hinterland from Piraeus, the largest port in the Mediterranean, and countries along the railway will export goods to China, and the transportation will be more smooth and efficient.

　　At this China-CEEC summit, this short-distance but far-reaching railway was mentioned twice by Xi Jinping.

He affirmed the positive results in the construction of major projects such as the Hungary-Serbia Railway, and proposed to "accelerate the construction of major projects such as the Hungary-Serbia Railway."

Data map: The first special train for epidemic prevention materials for China-Europe international cooperation launched in Wuhan, Hubei.

The picture shows the 75041 China-Europe train carrying epidemic prevention materials by aerial photography is about to depart.

Photo by China News Agency reporter Zhang Chang

　　In fact, in the past year, China and Central and Eastern European countries that have overcome the impact of the epidemic and "attacked" against the trend are not only the Hungary-Serbia Railway, the Pelješac Bridge in Croatia, the Serbian E763 Expressway, and the Montenegrin North-South Expressway. Major projects such as the priority section are progressing smoothly on the whole, reflecting the firm determination of both parties to promote cooperation.

　　In the past 9 years, it is this mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation atmosphere that has nurtured two "firsts" in China and Central and Eastern European countries: the first to explore cross-regional cooperation and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, and the first to realize the "Belt and Road" cooperation The agreement covers all regions.

　　Similar development stages and compatible development needs have become important factors for China-Central and Eastern Europe cooperation to take the lead.

As Rui Dexing, former director of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Poland, said, the cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries and the joint construction of the “Belt and Road” complement each other and complement each other, especially in terms of infrastructure and interconnection.

This will not only help deepen the cooperation between China and Central and Eastern Europe, but also help countries along the route better integrate with the global market and benefit the entire region.

　　At the moment when the epidemic of the century and the changes in the past century are intertwined, in the historical tide of advocating win-win cooperation, there are also "countercurrents" advocating protectionism and hyping "decoupling" withdrawing from the group.

　　"Whether it is to cope with the current crisis or to create a better future, mankind needs to work together, unite and cooperate." Faced with the "countercurrent", Xi Jinping stated the same attitude on different occasions.

At the China-Central and Eastern European Leaders Summit, he also emphasized that "unprecedented challenges require unprecedented unity and cooperation from all countries to jointly respond."

　　If the Hungary-Serbia Railway is a "gift for the future", then the "Belt and Road" is a road of cooperation, hope and win-win.

As of the end of 2020, China has signed 203 cooperation documents for jointly building the “Belt and Road” with 138 countries and 31 international organizations.

As a public product provided by China to the world, the “Belt and Road” initiative has become the largest platform for international cooperation.

　　China not only builds a cooperation platform, but also pays attention to identifying the "way of cooperation."

As far as China-Central and Eastern European countries are concerned, Xi Jinping believes that cooperation has formed a cooperation principle that is in line with its own characteristics and accepted by all parties: if there is something, everyone can discuss and handle it; let partners have gains; develop together in openness and tolerance; Keep growing.

At the previous World Economic Forum "Davos Agenda" dialogue meeting, he also stated that it is necessary to get rid of ideological prejudice and maximize the openness and inclusiveness of cooperation mechanisms, concepts, and policies.

　　Since the outbreak of the epidemic, China has demonstrated through a series of practical actions that China has always been a practitioner of the concept of cooperation.

According to statistics, China has provided anti-epidemic assistance to more than 150 countries and 13 international organizations, and sent 36 medical expert teams to countries in need to actively support and participate in international vaccine cooperation.

China's continued development and opening up have also injected strong momentum into the recovery and growth of the world economy.

　　At this China-CEEC summit, Xi Jinping once again expressed his attitude to the world: China will accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, continue to expand its opening up, participate more actively in bilateral, multilateral and regional cooperation, and achieve a higher level of mutual benefit with other countries. A win-win situation.

(End) (Photo source: Xinhua News Agency)