The principles, framework and cooperation priorities and mechanisms in its Belt and Road Initiative to enhance regional connectivity and embrace a brighter future together have been unveiled by China.

The actions for jointly building the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road were issued by China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission and Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Commerce.

Let's look at the priorities listed.

Policy coordination

Chinese president Xi Jinping meets with Prime Minister Najib Razak of Malaysia at the Boao State Guest House in Hainan province on March 27, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]