The Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) was held from April 25 to 27, 2019 in Beijing. This was the most important diplomatic event held by China this year, which also marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the BRF to deliver a keynote speech, chaired the Leaders’ Roundtable, held a series of diplomatic events, and presented the outcomes of the forum to Chinese and foreign media outlets.