Language and Culture in the Baltic States from Perspective of the Belt and Road Initiative: An Introduction

China's historical recognition of the Baltic States' independence has paved the way for stable and positive relations, further strengthened by the Belt and Road Initiative. Due to the unique geographical position of the three countries and their own national conditions, the political cooperation and trade cooperation between the three countries and China are faced with some internal and external constraints. Under such circumstances, China is bound to encounter many language problems in the carrying out of the Belt and Road Initiative. If these problems are not properly understood and properly solved, they will to some extent bring some negative impacts to the construction of the Belt and Road. Therefore, we should fully recognize the role and status of language in the construction of the Belt and Road, when planning and formulating relevant language strategies. In this context, Forum for World Literature Studies organizes a special issue, "Studies of Languages and Culture in the Baltic States from the Belt and Road Initiative,"to delve into the aspects of languages and culture in the Baltic states and their influences on language policy and economic development and cultural exchange.