Thanks to internet and technology, camels and ships carrying goods along the Belt and Road routes in ancient times have made ways for modern e-commerce.

Online platforms are expected to play a leading role in boosting trades along the routes and benefiting people from all regions, research unit of the country's e-commerce giant Alibaba said in a report.

The institute has launched an e-commerce connectivity index (ECI) which tracks cross-border trade activity enabled by online platforms.

Here let's take a look at the top 10 countries along the Belt and Road weaved most by e-commerce.

10. Singapore

ECI: 6.4

Tourists gather at a scenic spot in Singapore, July 29, 2016. [Photo/VCG]