The 2nd 21st Century Maritime Silk Road China (Guangdong) International Communication Forum kicked off in Zhuhai on Sept. 19th. Luminaries including former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and 2011 Nobel Laureate in Economics Thomas J Sargent attended the forum and shared their opinions on Guangdong’s development.
第二届“21世纪海上丝绸之路”中国（广东）国际传播论坛9月19日-21日在广东珠海举行，吸引了前法国总理拉法兰、2011年诺贝尔经济学奖得主托马斯•萨金特、俄罗斯联邦金砖委员会执行主任格利高里·托拉拉雅等一大批“大咖”前来参加。
Jean-Pierre Raffarin, The former Prime Minister of France
前法国总理让-皮埃尔·拉法兰
“(On the Belt and Road Initiative)It’s a win-win project for all countries because with this initiative, you can develop both connectivity and the economy.
‘一带一路’倡议对各国来说都是个双赢的选择。因为在这个倡议下，你可以加强与其他国家的互通互联和经济合作。”
Thomas J Sargent, 2011 Nobel Laureate in Economics and New York University Professor.
2011年诺贝尔经济学奖得主、纽约大学教授托马斯•萨金特
“Nowadays, China and Guangdong have begun self-dependent innovation. The speed of innovation in China is three times that in America. China is undertaking an increasing amount of fundamental work in scientific research.
如今，中国、广东已经开始了自主创新的步伐。在中国，创新的速度是美国的三倍。如今中国承担了越来越多的科技基础研发工作。”
Georgy D. Toloraya, Executive Director of the BRICS Research Council of the Russian Federation and Vice-President of the Russian Public Diplomacy World Peace Foundation
俄罗斯联邦金砖研究委员会执行主任、俄罗斯公共外交世界和平基金会副主席格利高里·托拉拉雅
“Guangdong Government and companies could consider extending the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road to the North, establishing a Glacial Silk Road via Russia as a route to the Far East. This can offer more opportunities to Guangdong, and also boost the cooperation between China and Russia.
广东政府、企业参与21世纪海上丝绸之路建设，不仅要着眼于东南亚、南亚等地区，未来还可以考虑向北延伸，走俄罗斯远东通道，打造冰上丝绸之路，为广东带来更多机遇，并促进中俄合作。”
Feng Xingya, General Manager of Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.
广汽集团总经理冯兴亚
“By making full use of the advantageous location of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, GAC Group will accelerate its internationalization plan and devote itself to the Belt and Road Initiative.
广汽集团将利用身处粤港澳大湾区的地理优势，加快推进国际化战略，为‘一带一路’共同发展贡献广东力量。”
Text by Nan & Eric (Intern)
Edited by Olivia & Simon
