Jia Qinglin (C), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attends the opening ceremony of the 10th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) in Manila, capital of the Philippines, on Nov. 20, 2009. [Fan Rujun/Xinhua]

Addressing the conference, Arroyo said Chinese entrepreneurs had played an important role in helping bring the world out of recession. She said the Philippines and other economies with big Chinese communities had weathered the crisis with great resilience.

The World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention was created in 1991. It has served as a leading forum for Chinese businessmen around the world.

Participants in this year's convention will exchange views on reform of the international banking and financial sectors, cooperation between government and non-governmental sectors in promoting development of Chinese businesses and prospects for Chinese businesses in the manufacturing and service industries.

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