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I am Ding Heng in Beijing.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Myanmar to standily advance key projects
of the China-Memory Economic Corridor to help Myanmar develop its economy and improve livelihoods.
He made a remark in a meeting with President Ming Anlai in Beijing.
The Chinese leader said China is ready to share its development experience with Myanmar,
adding this year marks the start of China's 15th five-year plan.
The Myanmar president said China's rollout of the country's latest
five-year plan has created major opportunities for its Asian neighbors.
He said Myanmar is looking forward to strengthening bilateral cooperation
with China and enhancing bilateral trade and investment volumes.
Ming An Lai is currently on a stay visit to China until Friday.
So for more, joining us now on the line is Dr. Yang Xinyu,
Senior Research Fellow, joining us from China Institute of International Studies.