Alain Crozier, Microsoft corporate vice-president, chairman and CEO of Greater China region.

The Belt and Road Initiative has the potential to drive digital transformation because it empowers organizations to move quickly and scale around the world. This transformation will expand cooperation and connectivity among countries to boost China's economy, enhance national competitiveness and security.

At the same time, the initiative aims to establish a more open economic environment for foreign companies. We see all of this as an opportunity for the IT industry to be a key enabler of productivity, efficiency, innovation and prosperity across the broadest set of industries and services.