Modern technology (allow) the economical construction of rail and road links across Eurasia. The Chinese government believes the construction can greatly encourage its (grow) and make it a superpower. (make) trade and travel more economical and (quick), it will construct more land and sea transportation facilities.
The Chinese government has announced a trillion (万亿) dollar plan is called "The Belt and Road". If successful, might produce trade worth more than 2. 5 trillion dollars within a decade, which will be great benefit to 4. 4 billion people.
Significant progress has already been made. The first freight (货运) train (run) from Europe to China set out in 2011. A major 5, 400 kilometer highway to St. Petersburg from the Yellow Sea (open) in 2018, allowing vehicles to travel distance in 10 days. This is a new travel option for economical tourism and sightseeing along Silk Road places.
