Languages:A Prerequisite for the Belt and Road Initiative

The Belt and Road Initiative, with its profound significance, requires language as a prerequisite for the interconnections between China and countries along the road. Thus, language awareness is required and needs to be strengthened. A planning and administrative agency should be established to formulate toplevel designs and specific language policies. Also, the recruitment of language specialists should be accelerated, and language skills and training should focus on business, economics, trade, and related knowledge that will enhance the advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative. With its bright future, the Belt and Road Initiative gives both teaching practices new challenges and new opportunities.