President Xi delivers keynote speech at 2nd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation

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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on Friday morning in Beijing.

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Xi stresses high-quality development of Belt and Road

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on participants of the Belt and Road Initiative to continuously advance the initiative along the path of high-quality development.

Xi stresses high-quality, sustainable infrastructure under BRI

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday highlighted building infrastructure of high quality, sustainability, risk resilience, reasonable pricing, inclusiveness and accessibility under the Belt and Road Initiative.

China to sign more high-standard free trade agreements: Xi

China will negotiate and sign high-standard free trade agreements with more countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.

China to support 5,000 people for BRI innovation exchanges: Xi

China will support 5,000 people from innovation sector in Belt and Road countries in conducting exchanges, training programs and joint researches in the next five years, President Xi Jinping said Friday.

China to invite 10,000 representatives of political parties, think tanks, NGOs from B&R countries: Xi

A total of 10,000 representatives of political parties, think tanks and non-governmental organizations from countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative will be invited to China for exchanges in the next five years, President Xi Jinping said Friday.

Xi highlights sustainable development under BRI

China will work with other parties to promote a coalition of sustainable cities and an international coalition for green development under the Belt and Road Initiative, President Xi Jinping said Friday.

China not to adopt beggar-thy-neighbor currency devaluation: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that China will not engage in beggar-thy-neighbor currency devaluation.

China to increase imports on larger scale: Xi

President Xi Jinping said Friday that China will increase imports of goods and services on a larger scale.

China to allow foreign businesses in more sectors with controlling or full stake: Xi

China will allow foreign investors to operate businesses in more sectors with controlling or full stake, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday. 

China establishes mechanism for fulfilling international agreements: Xi

China attaches great importance to the establishment of a constraint mechanism for the fulfillment and implementation of international agreements, and the modification and improvement of laws and regulations in accordance with the need of further opening-up, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday.

China prohibits forced technology transfer: Xi

China will step up protecting the legitimate rights and interests of foreign owners of intellectual property rights, and prohibit the forced transfer of technology, President Xi Jinping said Friday.

Xi calls for fair treatment to Chinese enterprises, students, scholars abroad

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on all countries to create a sound investment environment, and treat Chinese enterprises, students and scholars abroad as equals.

Belt and Road opens up new space for global economic growth: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that joint building of the Belt and Road has opened up new space for the world's economic growth.