Beijing Puts Its Best Foot Forward for Xi's Summit
- City polishes image as hundreds of officials join trade forum
- From nightclubs to dress codes, no detail too small to monitor
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From the People’s Armed Police to factory managers and granny volunteers with red arm bands, the Chinese state snapped into action to make President Xi Jinping and the country look good as he showcases his cornerstone diplomatic initiative for the world.
Xi hosts almost 30 world leaders and hundreds of other dignitaries in Beijing through Monday for the first Belt and Road Forum dedicated to his signature push for infrastructure and investment connecting Asia, Europe and Africa. China is backing the effort to build a new Silk Road trade route with hundreds of billions of dollars of investment for railroads and ports from London to Colombo to Jakarta.