Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the 18th Asian Corporate Conference of Asia Society in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Wednesday, May 28, 2008.

(Xinhua 2008-05-28 21:23:05) China has made great achievements in its quake relief work at the current stage, Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.

Addressing the 18th Asian Corporate Conference of Asia Society, Xi said the 8.0-magnitude earthquake in Sichuan Province on May 12 was the most powerful quake since the new China was established in 1949.

All Chinese are united to battle the disaster headed by the strong and solid guidance of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese government, he said.

Xi spoke highly of the valuable help extended by foreign countries, international organizations and friends in quake relief efforts.

"After the quake, several foreign rescue teams and medical professionals have been sent to the quake-hit areas to search and rescue the people," Xi said, adding relief materials and funds from the international community were continuously pouring into quake-hit areas.

Xi said the Chinese people would surely overcome all difficulties to win the victory in the quake relief work, and fulfil the solemn promise of holding a characteristic, high-level Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.

The conference, with the theme of "New era for global business: Sustainable growth for China and the world," was held in Tianjin, a northern port city neighbouring Beijing.

Xi sent congratulations to the annual conference on behalf of the Chinese government, saying the theme was in accordance with the trend of economic globalization and the real situation of economic development in Asia and China.

"I believe the conference will achieve fruitful results and provide valuable experience for countries and regions in the world."

Xi also elaborated on China's progress on development and sustainable development since the reform and opening-up policy implemented in 1978.

Before the opening ceremony, Xi met with foreign representatives in attendance.

Asia Society, founded in 1956, is a leading global organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders and institutions of Asia and the United States.