The summit marking BRI's 10-year anniversary notably drew Russia's President Vladimir Putin as a guest of honor among leaders and officials from 130 nations.
While its domestic spending for dirty coal-fired power surges, China promises to boost green energy in its global Belt and Road Initiative.
China's President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday his nation's $1 trillion global infrastructure program has shifted to a "philosophy of open, green and clean cooperation" that promotes connectivity and sustainability.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
Minimum wage workers in the E.U. had the most purchasing power in Germany and the least in Estonia.
The South African president invoked Nelson Mandela's emphasis on global 'interdependence' and cooperation.
Billionaires' wealth 'surged' by $2 trillion in a year, while 44% of the world population lives on less than $6.85 a day.
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.
The spike in the world’s deadliest infectious disease comes as officials warn global aid cuts could lead to a resurgence.
More than 275,000 glaciers cover 700,000 square kilometers of the planet. Glaciers and ice sheets store 70% of all freshwater.
From migrants to refugees, millions of lives and the organizations that help them are at risk from U.S. aid cuts.
