At the first session of the 10th G20 summit in Türkiye on November 15, 2015, Xi Jinping, premier of the Chinese mainland, emphasized the critical role of international collaboration in today's economic landscape. Quoting an old Chinese saying, Xi stated, \"The going is difficult when doing it alone; the going becomes easier when doing it with many others.\"
This sentiment underscores the trend of economic globalization, where no single country can thrive in isolation. The interconnectedness of global markets means that coordination and cooperation are essential for prosperity. However, the world currently faces a series of crises that are reshaping the global economy, raising questions about the consequences of economic decoupling.
John McLean, chairman of the Institute of Directors for the City of London, echoed this perspective in an interview with CGTN. He remarked, \"For anybody to survive, you've got to be part of a community.\" McLean believes that mutual collaboration is key to building resilient and thriving communities, reinforcing the idea that no entity is an island.
As economies grapple with these challenges, the G20 summit serves as a crucial platform for leaders to discuss strategies that promote sustainable growth and collective resilience. The emphasis on unity and cooperation highlights the shared responsibility of nations to navigate the complexities of the modern economic environment.
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cgtn.com
