“BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) — International scholars and experts are expecting greater positive global influence from China, as its major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics is taking shape following Xi Jinping’s assumption of the country’s top leadership.
“China’s role and share of world trade means that China has to take more participation in the global and regional events of the world,” said Stephen Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club, an independent business network committed to promoting relations between Britain and China….”