WELCOME
PRESIDENT XI JINPING
People’s Republic of China
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The G20 summit mechanism was
set up at the height of the international
financial crisis in 2008, demonstrating
G20 members’ determination to put
the global economy back on its feet.
The G20 thus became the premier
forum for international economic
cooperation. Looking back, I believe
that the most valuable thing this
process has created is the close
partnership we have forged that
has enabled us to jointly tide over a
difficult time. It proves that in a world
of deepening economic globalization,
cooperation is the sure way for
countries to meet challenges and
achieve common development.
Today, the global economy and
international economic cooperation
have reached another crucial juncture.
Can we strengthen the foundation for
global recovery and growth and leave
the crisis behind us? Can we seize the
historical opportunity presented by
technological breakthroughs and a
new industrial revolution and usher
in a new round of global growth?
The answer lies in the course of
common action that we will take.
Now, all eyes are on the G20.
As an important forum for cooperation
among developed countries, emerging
markets and developing countries,
the G20 plays a key role in leading