In the British capital London, the three-day Belt and Road Forum has taken place at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. Our Zhang He has more.

The questions posed at this week's forum at Cambridge get to the heart of the discussion: What's the essence of the Belt and Road Initiative? And what are the goals?

This meeting brought together a number of academics and high-profile politicians to the campus.  Britain's support of the initiative, also known as OBOR, is also in the spotlight as UK Prime Minister Theresa May visits Beijing to discuss post-Brexit trade ties with China.

DAVID DE CREMER CO-FOUNDER OF OBOR INTERNATIONAL CENTER UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE "There is no denying that there is very strong history between the two countries, so we have to build on that."

China is seeking a new level, a "Golden Era" of trade partnership with Britain. De Cremer points out that China and the UK have a mutual history going back many years.

DAVID DE CREMER CO-FOUNDER OF OBOR INTERNATIONAL CENTER UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE "I would say from a theoretical point of view, yes, there should be collaboration because there is natural connections as you say, but there are problems right now that prevent have clear kind of agreements at this points of time."

During a Thursday meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Theresa May said the One Belt and One Road Initiative has far-reaching global influence. She expressed her hope Britain and China can cooperate to boost global and regional economic growth. Her comments were welcomed by the participants at the Cambridge forum.

JULIAN HUPPERT FORMER MEMBER OF CAMBRIDGE PARLIAMENT "I think with Britain's history as a global trading nation and China's aspirations to also be a global trading nation. It absolutely makes sense to work together. The test in international affairs in my view isn't towards one countries’ interests and what is to other countries' interest. I think you could often find things which in both countries' interests. And I think Britain working with the Belt and Road in a collaborative and respectful way will be a benefit to China to the UK and the globe."

Collaboration is the core of the Belt and Road Initiative. Many see it as a win-win, Zhang He, CGTN, Cambridge.