国内英语资讯:Experts say Xis speech at awards ceremony to inspire Chinese people, international friends_时事

国内英语资讯:Experts say Xis speech at awards ceremony to inspire Chinese people, international friends

Jose Borja, former ambassador of Ecuador to China who had worked in China for five years, said he knew that the Chinese people are hardworking and courageous and admire heroes. He noted that the Chinese people are striving to realize their dreams, and that China's achievements have won the admiration and respect of the world.

Mohammed bin Saad Al Muqaddam, a history professor with the Sultan Qaboos University of Oman, said Xi presented national medals and honorary titles, and delivered a speech, which inspire the Chinese people to work for national construction, adding that it also reflects China's aspiration to maintain world peace and promote common development of all countries.

Pascal Boniface, founder and director of the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs, said the Friendship Medal illustrates China's determination to maintain world peace and promote common development. Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin received a Friendship Medal, which Boniface said Raffarin deserved for his strident efforts to strengthen China-France relations.

Former Tanzanian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Bernard Membe said it is "a great honor" of former Tanzanian Prime Minister Salim Ahmed Salim, adding that "by giving Salim the Friendship Medal, the people of China have given Tanzania the honor which is beyond words."

Xi said in his speech that the Chinese people are willing to work with people of all countries to build a community with a shared future for humanity and to make the planet a better place.