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China is playing an increasingly important role in influencing global economic and business development, according to James Sassoon, chairman of the China-Britain Business Council.

"Whether it's coming into the basket of reserve currencies for the world, or starting to define governance standards for multinational institutions like the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, China is playing the proper role that an economy its size and influence should," he said.

Sassoon said he was keen to see what Chinese leaders will decide at the 19th CPC National Congress to implement policy continuity, which is important for international businesses that trade with and invest in China.