President highlights boosts to global peace, development

In his first speech at the United Nations as China's president, he addresses a range of international challenges, including eradication of poverty. Among the main points:

1. Millennium Development Goals

"By lifting 439 million people out of poverty and making remarkable progress in areas of education, health and women's welfare, China has basically realized the MDGs. China's development has not only improved the well-being of the 1.3 billion-plus Chinese people, but also given a strong boost to the global cause of development."