China's Xi pledges peace, opening-up in first meeting with foreigners (4)

OPEN TO ADVICE

Quoting the famous Confucian line "If three of us are walking together, at least one of the other two is good enough to be my teacher," Xi said that he was open to suggestions of the experts.

A total of 20 foreign scholars attended the gathering at the Great Hall of the People.

During the meeting, Pedro Nueno, a Spanish expert in business admininstration, suggested China should encourage companies' innovation and promote the development of venture capital activities.

Katharina Kohse-Hoinghaus, a German scholar in chemistry, thought China should improve academic environment to promote multidisciplinary partnerships and help young people be equipped with keen determination in the pursuit of truth as well as innovation.

Some other scholars raised proposals in areas such as environmental protection and Chinese farm produce's engagement in the international market.

Applauding the "inspiring" suggestions, Xi said he will carefully study them with his colleagues.

The scholars, specializing in extensive areas including mathematics, manufacturing, laws and diplomacy, were from 16 countries, developed and developing.

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