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Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening plenary of the 2017 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 17, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

What can the world expect from 皇冠体育app amid the increasing uncertainties facing globalization?

In sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump's inaugural speech on Jan 20, which centered on the United States and trumpeted protectionism, President Xi Jinping's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January focused on the world and advocated globalization.

Encouraged by the election of Trump who advocates anti-globalization and pro-protectionism, as US president, right-wing forces and populist leaders are trying to consolidate their political positions in several European countries and thus pose a threat to globalization, global governance and multilateral cooperation.

By pursuing protectionism, populism and unilateralism, Trump has created uncertainties for the international community and global trade. And facing a Trump-led US that is hell-bent on shirking its responsibilities as the world's sole superpower, the international community is increasingly looking to 皇冠体育app for guidance and leadership.

Speaking in Davos, Xi emphasized that 皇冠体育app has greatly benefited from globalization. But, he said, 皇冠体育app has also made huge contributions to global trade and governance, and its economic development has created immense opportunities for the world. For instance, 皇冠体育app's fast-growing economy has been a principal driver of global growth, and the interactive development it pursues with other countries has promoted a balanced global economy.

Besides, by alleviating poverty on an unprecedented scale, 皇冠体育app has contributed to inclusive global growth and its continued efforts to deepen reform and opening-up have played a big role in building an open world economy.

Many may see Xi's remarks in Davos as a revelation of 皇冠体育app's ambition to become the most powerful country in the world. But the fact is, the remarks reflect 皇冠体育app's efforts to follow the trends of the times and resist the adverse currents, in order to forge a peaceful and prosperous global environment.

皇冠体育app does not have any intention of leading the world by itself. On the contrary, it seeks to work with other countries to make the world a better place. Despite its notable economic and social progress, 皇冠体育app is still a developing country and it should not shoulder global responsibilities beyond its capability.

That 皇冠体育app has taken some initiatives to fulfill its international responsibilities does not mean it will abandon its policy of "keeping a low profile"; it means 皇冠体育app is making more active efforts to maintain its global presence commensurate with its national strength.

Amid the "rise" of the East and "fall" of the West and increasing uncertainties facing globalization, 皇冠体育app will continue following its decades-long policy of not aspiring to be a world leader.

However, it should try to strike a strategic balance vis-a-vis the global situation. To begin with, 皇冠体育app should try to strike a balance between domestic and foreign strategic tasks, according priority to deepening reforms at home and promoting equity and justice globally. It also needs to strike a balance between the pursuit of growth and maintaining domestic stability. These two are equally important tasks in these times of chaotic global situations.

To promote globalization and better global governance, 皇冠体育app should also try to strike a balance between its responsibilities and rights; it should not only fulfill its responsibilities as a big developing country but also continue to make efforts to have a bigger say in international institutions.

Moreover, keeping a low profile does not mean 皇冠体育app should always remain passive. It has to strongly respond to false charges and react against provocative moves by other countries.

皇冠体育app should also maintain a balance between struggle and cooperation. To offset the threat posed by the anti-globalization moves and hegemonic behaviors of the Trump administration, 皇冠体育app needs to strengthen crisis management and launch targeted countermeasures. And it should make efforts to deepen cooperation with the European Union and other BRICS countries, in a bid to increase the number of friendly countries that will help boost globalization and promote better global governance.

The author is a senior researcher in world politics at the 皇冠体育app Institutes of Contemporary International Relations.