This file photo taken on Feb 10, 2015 shows a general view of Sri Lanka's deep sea harbor port facilities at Hambantota. [Photo/VCG]
2. Maritime connectivity steadily improving
The Silk Road Maritime network has continued to expand. By the end of June 2023, it had reached 117 ports in 43 countries, and more than 300 well-known Chinese and international shipping companies, port enterprises and think tanks, among other bodies, have joined the Silk Road Maritime association.
