The development of the road (actually several “belts,” including a southern maritime route) will require huge investments in transport and urban infrastructure. As in the nineteenth century, reduction in transport costs will open up new markets for trade.
随着中国劳动力成本的提高，生产从沿海地区转向西部省份。这一生产格局的天然出口便是新丝绸之路。丝绸之路的开发（实际上是数条“带”，包括一条南方海路）将需要巨大的交通和城市基础设施投资。如同十九世纪，交通成本的降低将打开新的贸易市场。