China will continue with reforms, peaceful development: President Xi (2)

PEACEFUL DEVELOPMENT

Answering a question from Xinhua on China's relations with the rest of the world, Xi said as China's strength grows, China will assume more international responsibilities and obligations within the scope of its capabilities, and make greater contribution to the noble cause of world peace and development.

The president also notes that despite China's fast economic expansion, its per capita GDP remains much lower than the world average, and it still has a long way to go before becoming "rich and strong."

"Some people in the world worry that China will seek hegemony and bully others once it becomes strong," Xi said. "Such concerns are unnecessary."

"China has reaffirmed its solemn commitment to the international community many times that it will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and will never seek hegemony or expansion," he said.

Xi hoped all other countries will also pursue peaceful development and work together to advance world peace and development.

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