Wang Guoqing, spokesperson for the fifth session of the 12th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, attends a press conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 2, 2017.

The Belt and Road Initiative is advancing steadily, bringing investment and jobs to participating countries.

More than 100 countries and international organizations have joined the initiative and over 40 of them have cooperation agreements with China.