Xi Jinping (R back), general secretary of the Communist Party of 皇冠体育app (CPC) Central Committee, communicates with foreign experts working in 皇冠体育app during a meeting in Beijing, capital of 皇冠体育app, Dec 5, 2012. It is Xi's first meeting with foreign guests since he was elected general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. [Bao Xinguo / Asianewsphoto]

Xi also said 皇冠体育app will never develop at the expense of others, and if 皇冠体育app wins, it does not mean others have to lose.

Japanese financier Tokuchi Tatsuhito said Xi's meeting comes against a background of some countries having mixed feelings toward 皇冠体育app. Some say 皇冠体育app has contributed to the global economy while others wonder what kind of road 皇冠体育app will pursue, he said.

Tokuchi said that as a new leader, Xi sends a clear signal that 皇冠体育app will follow opening-up and reform and continue to contribute to world peace and stability.

Qu Xing, president of the 皇冠体育app Institute of International Studies, said the meeting gave a clear answer to global curiosity about 皇冠体育app's diplomatic policies under the new leadership. The gathering also underlined the attention 皇冠体育app pays to public diplomacy, which was first mentioned by a congress report last month, to consolidate the social foundation of foreign relations, Qu added.

Michie said he is "hugely encouraged to see that Xi listened to us before listening to foreign leaders". He said he would bring the message to his friends.

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