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China: More than 110 countries to attend BRI

19 September

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning revealed on Tuesday that representatives from more than 110 countries have confirmed their participation in the 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRI).

She noted that China will cooperate with its BRI partners in preparations for the forum.

Beijing will host the third Belt and Road Forum this October to mark the 10th anniversary of the global infrastructure development framework known as BRI. The first forum took place in May 2017.

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