Xi's vision to drive internet firms

Alibaba, JD.com, among high techs to help in nation's development

Chinese internet firms said they are gearing up their pace as General Secretary Xi Jinping's speech gives the economy new impetus to soar through increased innovation and a wave of entrepreneurism.

By leveraging technological prowess and business model innovation, tech giants and startups alike expressed their readiness and confidence to satisfy "people's ever-growing needs for a better life".