Echoing his report to the 20th CPC National Congress, Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday reiterated China's commitments to promoting high-standard opening-up.
"Openness is a key driving force behind the progress of human civilizations and an intrinsic path toward global prosperity and development," Xi said when addressing the opening ceremony of the 5th CIIE via video.
This year's expo is slated for November 5-10 in China's economic hub Shanghai and expects to welcome participants from 145 countries, regions and international organizations.