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Spanning the ancient and the modern, the Silk Road serves as a pathway where Eastern and Western civilizations, technology, medicine, and education converge. Over the past decade, the Belt and Road Initiative has facilitated cross-cultural exchanges, laying the foundation for mutual learning. Once again, it contributes to the prosperity and splendor of the Silk Road.