Chinese president calls for concerted efforts to tide over crisis at G20 London summit

Source: Xinhua | 04-03-2009 09:12

LONDON, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday called on the international community to join hands to tide over the current global financial crisis at the second Group of 20 (G20) financial summit here.

Chinese President Hu Jintao attends the Group of  20 summit in London, Britain, April 2, 2009.  (Xinhua/Ju Peng)

As the financial crisis continues to spread and deepen and its impact on the world's real economy becomes increasingly evident, the international economic and financial situation remains complex and grave, Hu said.

The Chinese president called on the international community to strengthen confidence to confront difficulties.