XI HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION, OPENING UP AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

XI HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION, OPENING UP AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT

The 'Family Photo' at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, on Nov. 10.

CHINESE PRESIDENT XI JINPING

underscored the significance of innovation, opening-up and inclusive development for a new round of global prosperity in Vietnam's central city of Da Nang on Nov. 11.

Speaking at the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)Economic Leaders' Meeting , Xi called on the 21 APEC members to promote innovation as a strong growth driver, open up their economies to create more space for development, pursue inclusive development to enhance their people's sense of fulfillment and enrich their partnerships and deliver benefits to all involved.

"History has taught us that closed-door development will get us nowhere, while open development is the only right choice," he said.

"Looking ahead, China will open still wider and its development will deliver even greater benefits to the rest of the world," he added.