Highlights of Xi's keynote speech at Boao Forum

A large cruise passes by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, Nov 14, 2017. [Photo/IC]

- Meeting global trend

Four decades of reform and opening-up has provided many valuable inspirations, Xi said.

"The most important one is that for any country or nation to achieve rejuvenation, they must follow the logic of history and the trend of the times in their pursuit of progress and development," Xi said.

"China's reform and opening-up meets its people's aspiration for development, innovation and a better life. It also meets the global trend toward development, cooperation and peace," Xi said.