Xi shows confidence in global economy at B20

Entrepreneurs hail Chinese leader's speech emphasizing broad inclusiveness

President Xi Jinping's speech at the B20 Summit sent a message of confidence in the global economy amid rising risks from sluggish growth, business leaders said on Sunday.

Entrepreneurs and industry experts who attended the business forum ahead of the G20 Leaders Summit in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, lauded Xi's speech, saying his emphasis on innovation, coordination and inclusiveness helped lay out the future direction of the global economy.