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BEIJING, Jan. 23-- As world leaders gather in Davos, Switzerland to attend the 48th World Economic Forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping's landmark speech at the previous gathering still reverberates. How has the world responded to Xi's speech on global growth and tackling global issues since then? Here is a collection of quotes from prominent politicians and scholars. Klaus Schwab, WEF founder and Executive Chairman: "Amid a rising tide of global concerns regarding protectionism, anti-globalization sentiment and other economic and political issues, Xi's presence with Chinese wisdom and experience at Davos bears tremendous historic significance. "What most impressed participants and the media was the president's commitment to an open and collaborative spirit when addressing shared challenges." Dirk Messner, co-chairman of Think 20 and director of the German Development Institute: "The China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative, being the embodiment of China's proposals, carries cooperation plans for infrastructure construction, unimpeded trade and capital flows, among others. "This shows that as an economic power, China is shouldering its leadership role." Zarko Obradovic, vice president of the Socialist Party of Serbia: "It is the first global initiative that absolutely fits into the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as the first concept that has a developmental component relating to such a great number of countries. | 
