Xi says BRI a public road open to all, not private path

On diversity

- We must reject the cold-war and zero-sum mentality and oppose a new "Cold War" and ideological confrontation in whatever forms.

- The principles of equality, mutual respect and mutual trust must be put front and center in state-to-state relations.

- Bossing others around or meddling in others' internal affairs would not get one any support.

- We must advocate peace, development, equity, justice, democracy and freedom, which are common values of humanity, and encourage exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations to promote the progress of human civilization.

On China's commitments

- China will promote a new type of international relations.

- China will continue anti-COVID cooperation with the WHO and other countries and do more to help developing countries defeat the virus.

- China will honor its commitment of making vaccines a global public good. (Read more)

- China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence no matter how strong it may grow. (Read more)

- China will take an active part in multilateral cooperation on trade and investment, fully implement the Foreign Investment Law and its supporting rules and regulations, and cut further the negative list on foreign investment.

- China will continue to develop the Hainan Free Trade Port and develop new systems for a higher-standard open economy.

- All are welcome to share in the vast opportunities of the Chinese market.

Full Text: Keynote speech by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2021