President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping. File photoBEIJING, Apr 21The whole world is sailing on the same ship with a common destiny, and it is unacceptable to try to throw any country overboard, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a video message to the Asian Economic Forum, which is taking place in Boao on the Chinese island of Hainan. «All countries of the world are sailing on one big ship with a common destiny. If they want to cross the furious waves and continue on their way to a brighter future, they must act in the same direction. It is unacceptable to try to throw someone into the sea,» China Central Television cites Xi Jinping's words. He also stated the need to abandon the policy of double standards and the abuse of unilateral sanctions. Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to adhere to the peaceful resolution of disagreements and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultation, and support all efforts to promote the peaceful resolution of crises. The Asian Economic Forum, which is informally called «Eastern Davos», opened on Wednesday. This year's forum, which will last until April 22, will be held under the motto «World in the context of COVID-19 and beyond: working together for global development and a common future.» Representatives of authorities, business, academia and the media from different countries are expected to discuss post-pandemic development agenda in Asia and around the world. The forum is held in a face-to-face format using online technologies.
