The cooperation with China has provided Egypt a platform of investment and technology exchange and has always been supported by the two governments based on mutual respect and understanding, said Nabil Fahmy, former foreign minister of Egypt and visiting senior fellow at Peking University's Institute for Global Cooperation and Understanding, when sharing his views on the three global initiatives proposed by China.

China has proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative to promote growth and cultural enrichment.

To explore these initiatives and determine what they will mean for the future, China Daily website and the China Watch Institute present the interview series "Taking the Initiative", featuring top thinkers who will share their views on the subject.