XI’AN -- A group of international guests have said that as a critical hub for the Belt and Road Initiative, the ancient Chinese city Xi'an has helped them to have a deeper understanding of this country, its long history and rich culture.

Xi'an hosted the Belt and Road Forum for International Think Tank Cooperation and the second Silk Road (Xi'an) International Communication Forum from Sunday to Tuesday.
At the event, over 300 Chinese and foreign guests, including former politicians, think tank scholars, media representatives and other renowned figures, engaged in heated discussions about Belt and Road cooperation as well as cultural inheritance and development.
As a city that once served as the capital of 13 feudal Chinese dynasties, Xi'an holds many historical sites, including the world-renowned Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum, housing the famous army of terracotta warriors, which are often described as the Eighth Wonder of the World.
At a commemorative event on the 50th anniversary of the excavation of the terracotta warriors, the guests learned about the stories behind the discovery of the ancient treasures as well as Xi'an efforts in preserving its historical and cultural relics.
They also visited the Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum and shared their excitement about this trip to Xi'an.