Xi calls for steering global development into new era

BEIJING, June 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for steering global development into a new era when he delivered a keynote speech in virtual format at the opening ceremony of the BRICS Business Forum.

Noting that development holds the key to tackle challenges and promote people's well-being, Xi said the aspirations of the people and the interests of the international community should be the focus in steering global development into a new era to bring benefits to people of all countries.