The successful test flight of the C919 comes only nine days after the country debuted its first homegrown aircraft carrier, showing the world its manufacturing prowess, development of advanced technology and national ambition to regain past glory.

Chinese financial watchdogs pledged to offer financial support for the sustainable development of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli stressed tight control of land, property development and neighboring regions while developing the Xiongan New Area.

"The Belt and Road Initiative will strengthen well-being and contribute to poverty reduction in concerned regions," Swiss president Doris Leuthard said.

The finance ministers of China and Japan exchanged views on deepening cooperation at the Sixth China-Japan Finance Dialogue here on Saturday.

A Chinese mainland spokesperson Saturday called on Taiwan to investigate immediately the shooting of mainland fishermen by Taiwan coast guards.