Xi noted that as a member of the International Olympic Committee, Prince Albert extended his support to China for its hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, and he added that China welcomes the Monaco monarch to attend the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China.
Xi made the remarks while delivering a report at the opening session of the 19th CPC National Congress.
Xi'an has China's most well-preserved ancient city wall, built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Xi made the remarks when meeting with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the sidelines of a summit of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies held in the Japanese city of Osaka.
Xi also is general secretary of the CPC Central Committee. The committee is making efforts now to lead people from poverty and to get rich, and the people's livelihoods will "rise joint by joint like sesame flowers on the stem," the president said.
Xi has visited 57 countries around the world and has received more than 110 foreign heads of states, he said, adding that Xi’s leadership and charisma has earned himself and China many friends in a diverse range of culture background and social system.
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XI'AN-Walking through meandering walkways of Yuanjiacun village, it's really hard to miss the iconic Starbucks logo hanging on the wooden rafter tail of a U-shaped brick house modeled after century-old Qing-Dynasty dwellings.
Xi praised the efforts of the country's anti-graft agencies and workers at different levels, saying that they have fulfilled their duties in a loyal manner, remained brave and selfless to fight graft, and produced excellent achievements in boosting clean governance.