As the BRI marks its 10th anniversary, Patrick Sourek, former assistant researcher at German Bundestag, noted in an exclusive interview with China News Network that the BRI is connecting 4 billion people by sea, by railway, and by motorway. It is a great success strongly perceived not only in China and Germany, but all over the world. In addition, Sourek mentioned that China is transforming into　an innovative　country and is a leading superpower in many areas. So for Germany, China is not only an important trading partner, but also a drive of innovation.