Xi attributed China's great achievements in the past decades to the Chinese people's ingenuity and expertise, hard work and enormous sacrifices.
Wuhan, Hubei's capital and the most seriously hit city, was locked down on Jan 23 to control the spread of the new coronavirus. Nearly all the other cities in the province, also affected by the contagion, have been put into lockdown since then.
Wu, a scientist by training who is based in New York, had dabbled in business and worked at Alibaba and TripAdvisor before focusing on a film career. He discussed the film with the audience and China Daily after a screening at SXSW.
Xi showed keen interest in the latest progress in the digital information sector, which is considered a key part of the real economy.
Xi said it is important to correctly understand current topical issues so as to build a sound environment for economic and social development, and it is necessary for related parties to strengthen communications and guidance with the public so as to make them objectively understand the current situation.
Wuhan, capital of Hubei province, is a fertile land for digital trade with its advantages of market, production factors, science and education, Lu Yong, vice chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, said at the event.
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Xi shook hands with them and asked about their health. The president told them that the history and memories should be told from generation to generation.
XCMG machinery for exports being loaded onto a cargo ship at Lianyungang port in Jiangsu province. [Photo by Wang Chun / For China Daily]
Xi said that the theme of the forum-Globalization and Free Trade: The Asian Perspectives-reflected the keen attention on the issue from the international community, especially in Asia.
Xi said that Nkurunziza was dedicated to promoting the traditional friendship with China and boosting mutual political trust. The Burundian leader made important contributions to deepening the China-Burundi all-weather partnership, Xi said.