An article in the Global Times on July 13, 2017, by its reporter said "The lingering nationalist sentiment in Mongolia is not a cure for the country's economic woes" and saying "Mongolia cannot sit on the sidelines" urged it to "be more active in promoting China's Belt and Road (B&R) initiative to revive its economy". Asserting that "China is a beacon of hope for the country" it said "It's of utmost importance for Mongolia to choose the right course, and the best option would be to be more active in the B&R, an initiative that fosters inclusive growth. That said, a deviation from the right path and attempts to skirt round China in pursuit of alternative options would only end up with the country outsmarting itself. As for those who hold suspicions about China's true intent in the massive support and extensive benefits that it has offered to Mongolia, they should reflect upon their own motivations".