Preface ANCIENT CHARMS OF THE SILK ROAD—GATHERING OF MERCHANTS ACCOMPANIED BY CAMEL BELLS Opening of the Silk Road Lamps of the posthouses Starting of trade Cultural fusion NEW LOOK OF THE SILK ROAD—ROADS AND BRIDGES ENABLE EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY Crossing the desert Connecting Europe and Asia SILK ROAD ECONOMY—INTERACTION AND CONNECTIVITY ENABLES WIN—WIN DEVELOPMENT Development of trade Mutual benefits from investment Financial cooperation Energy development Cooperation in agriculture INHERITANCE OF THE SILK ROAD—DANCE TO THE MELODIOUS TUNE OF THE QIANG FLUTE Cultural exchanges Technological interaction Educational visits THE PEARL OF THE SILK ROAD—GLAMOROUS AND DAZZLING The starting point of the Silk Road： Xi'an The bridge of the Silk Road： Lianyungang The hub of the Silk Road： Urumqi The Silk Road Town： Tashkent The extension of the Silk Road： Alma—Ata The intersection of the Silk Road： Istanbul
