Xi Jinping's Special Davos Forum Speech: "Abandon Prejudice and Seek Coexistence and Mutual Prosperity"

Speech on the First Day of WEF Held Immediately After US Administration Transition
Biden Notified Unable to Attend Due to Domestic Issues

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a special speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) held shortly after the inauguration of the Biden administration in the United States. President Xi emphasized the importance of upholding multilateralism and promoting mutual benefit and cooperation to resolve international issues following the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to WEF, on the first day of the 2021 WEF held on the 25th (local time) via video conference, President Xi stated, "To address the complex problems the world currently faces, we must uphold multilateralism and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind." He added, "Arrogance, prejudice, and hostility divide human civilization into different classes and impose one’s own history, culture, and social system on others." He further emphasized, "Countries should realize peaceful coexistence based on mutual respect and seeking common ground while reserving differences (Gudongjonji), and promote exchanges among nations to inject momentum into the development of human civilization."

President Xi stressed multilateralism by saying, "Differences in history, culture, and social systems among countries have existed since ancient times and are inherent attributes of all human civilizations." He continued, "Without diversity, there is no human civilization; diversity is an objective reality and must exist in the long term." He also stated, "No single country can fight and solve all global problems alone," and emphasized, "Global action, global response, and global cooperation are necessary."

President Xi remarked that the world must increase cooperation in the fields of epidemic prevention and health to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. He said, "Suppressing the COVID-19 virus is the most urgent task for the international community," and added, "International cooperation should be expanded in vaccine development, production, and distribution to ensure that people worldwide can receive vaccines." He further stated, "China will share its epidemic prevention know-how and support countries and regions that are less prepared."

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