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President Xi Jinping has met with IMF chief Christine Lagarde. Xi said he appreciates the role of the IMF and other international organizations in the Belt and Road Initiative. He also said he hoped the voices of emerging markets will be better heard, as the IMF carries out reforms. Lagarde spoke highly of China's leading role in supporting multilateralism. She lauded Beijing's economic policy, calling it stable and effective. She also said the IMF will continue to work with China within the Belt and Road framework.