摘要
As the application deadline draws near, more European countries confirmed intentions to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and showed great interests in the China-proposed initiative. After Germany, France and Italy confirmed on March 19 their respective intentions to become the China-based AIIB founding members in the wake of Britain's application last week, Luxembourg has also submitted its candidacy, Finance Ministry of Luxembourg Pierre Gramegna confirmed to Xinhua on March 18.