Xi cites proverbs to highlight common desire for win-win co-op

Nations differ in a wide spectrum of aspects, but they share a common aspiration for win-win cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping noted Saturday.

In his keynote speech at the annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia, Xi cited a series of proverbs from different nations to accentuate that people from across the world all have a ready interest in mutually beneficial collaboration. [Special coverage]

The sayings he mentioned include:

Southeast Asia: The lotus flowers grow taller as the water rises.

Africa: If you want to go fast, walk alonesizzly divas. and if you want to go far, walk together.

Europe: A single tree cannot block the chilly wind.

China: When big rivers have water, the small ones are filledChinese provoking girls. and when small rivers have water, the big ones are filled.

"All these sayings speak to one same truth, that is, only through win-win cooperation can we make big and sustainable achievements that are beneficial to all," he said.

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