President hails Brunei proposal

China appreciates Brunei's firm stance on supporting the one-China policy, Xi said, adding that China will continue to support Brunei in developing a path that fits its own national situation.

China deems Brunei an important partner to build the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and the two countries should connect development strategies to enhance mutually beneficial cooperation, Xi said.

The president welcomed Bruneian companies to expand exports to China, saying that China would like to enhance cooperation with Brunei in infrastructure, agriculture, fisheries and energy.

The two countries should enhance coordination under such frameworks as the United Nations and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, and jointly promote the development of relations between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Xi said.