Key fields of BRI: people-to-people ties
People-to-people ties are the social foundations of Belt and Road cooperation. Participating countries have passed on and carried forward the spirit of friendly cooperation of the ancient Silk Road, and promoted mutual learning among civilizations and cultural integration and innovation.
A model of people-to-people exchanges characterized by dynamic interactions and diversity has underpinned public support for furthering the initiative. China continues to deepen cooperation in education, culture, tourism, sports, and other fields with partner countries and relevant international organizations.
China has set up the Silk Road Program under the Chinese Government Scholarship scheme and actively increased the number of international students from partner countries.
China has continuously expanded the membership of the Silk Road International League of Theaters, the Silk Road International Museum Alliance, the Network of Silk Road Arts Festivals, the Silk Road International Library Alliance, the Silk Road International Alliance of Art Museums and Galleries, and the Silk Road Cities Alliance for Tourism, providing platforms for international cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation.
China has promoted communication and exchanges among political parties, social organizations, media, and think tanks.
China has strengthened friendly exchanges among legislative bodies, major political parties, and political organizations of participating countries.
China has promoted the construction of the Belt and Road News Network, and encouraged news media from various countries to carry out joint reporting, personnel training, and other forms of cooperation.
China has actively cooperated with think tanks and research institutions from various countries, and organized joint research, dialogues, and forums.
China has promoted exchanges among youth, women, individuals with disabilities, and other groups.
China has organized a series of activities under the theme of "Gathering the Power of Women, Building the Belt and Road Together" to promote exchanges and cooperation among women in participating countries.
China has actively promoted youth exchange and cooperation and implemented the Silk Road Dream Youth Development Program.
China has actively engaged in international volunteer service exchange and cooperation with partner countries and initiated the establishment of a Global Volunteer Service Alliance.
