Fruitful presidential diplomacy

Chinese leader's efforts at nuclear security and BRIC summits display responsibility and people-first principle

President Hu Jintao's recent attendance at the Nuclear Security Summit and his participation in the second summit of the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) members have further showcased China's positive political position as a responsible power with increasing international influence.

At the nuclear security summit in Washington, the first multilateral talks on the safety of the world's nuclear material in the 21st century, the Chinese president delivered a speech calling for joint efforts from global members to deal with nuclear challenges and promote joint peace and development. This was the first time for a Chinese leader to make such a stance on global nuclear security on a multilateral occasion, drawing wide attention and positive reaction in the international community.