Wushu, commonly referred to as kung fu, made its debut in the Olympics as a demonstration sport event, held parallel to the 2008 Beijing Summer Games. It was the first time that the International Olympic Committee had allowed such an event.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, sent a congratulatory message on Saturday to Kim Jong-un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea, on the 75th founding anniversary of the WPK.
Xi suggested the two countries become strategic partners of multilateral coordination and continue to coordinate positions on United Nations affairs as well as major international issues such as sustainable development and climate change.
Xi also sent a reply letter to teachers and students from the China-Laos Nongping Primary School in Laos, encouraging them to be well-prepared to continue the China-Laos friendship.
Xi is expected to join German Chancellor Angela Merkel to inaugurate the Panda Garden at Wednesday's opening.
Xi said that the emerging markets and developing countries should make joint efforts to build an open world economy, support a multilateral trade system and push for inclusive, common and beneficial economic globalization.
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Xi pledged that China will provide billion in loans to help Arab states in economic reconstruction.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that accelerating the development of new-generation AI is a strategic issue, key for China to seize the opportunities in the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation.
Xi said "When I first got one Swiss army knife, I was amazed that it has so many functions. I cannot help thinking how wonderful it would be if an exquisite Swiss army knife could be made for our world."
Xi also briefed his guest on the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, which concluded on Tuesday.