Klaus swabb. Its now my distinct honor and great privilege to introduce our opening speaker, his excellency, xi jinping, president of the peoples republic of china. Im so delighted you can join us in davos and you have accepted my invitation i issued over a year ago. President xi, a very warm welcome to you and your delegation, your high level delegation, for your first davos visit. Even a warm welcome even if the temperatures outside are free freezing, your presence here has a very special significance and as the First Chinese president to address this audience of political business and Civil Society leaders, it comes at a very important moment in time, when people are looking for sign posts in a complex and uncertain world. In the past several years, the chinese economy has made impressive achievements, both in terms of lifting people out of poverty and for transformi inin industries to reform and opening up. Under your leadership, mr. President , china has also played an ever increa
Klaus swabb. Its now my distinct honor and great privilege to introduce our opening speaker, his excellency, xi jinping, president of the peoples republic of china. Im so delighted you can join us in davos and you have accepted my invitation i issued over a year ago. President xi, a very warm welcome to you and your delegation, your high level delegation, for your first davos visit. Even a warm welcome even if the temperatures outside are free freezing, your presence here has a very special significance and as the First Chinese president to address this audience of political business and Civil Society leaders, it comes at a very important moment in time, when people are looking for sign posts in a complex and uncertain world. In the past several years, the chinese economy has made impressive achievements, both in terms of lifting people out of poverty and for transformi inin industries to reform and opening up. Under your leadership, mr. President , china has also played an ever increa
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The intersection is shut down as police investigate. No word yet on what caused the accident or if anyone has been arrested. The driver remained at the scene. Well be following the story all night at abc7ny and tomorrow morning beginning at 4 30 on Eyewitness News this morning. We are going to turn now to christmas celebrations around the world. From the vatican to bethlehem, thousands have already ushered in christmas 2015. Right now a lot of people are getting ready to head to Midnight Mass in our area. Eyewitness News Reporter a. J. Ross is in midtown at st. Patricks cathedral where people are already gathering. A. J. , they want to make sure they get those seats. Reporter they certainly do. Beyond the bright holiday lights is a timeless and precious story that speaks to the faith of millions around the world. Gathered to celebrate the birth of christ. Lifting their voices and hearts in unison, nearly every pew was full with people from all walks of life joining together in prayer,
Specific Jennifer Lowe and Jessie Larson madam clerk, any announcements . Yes. Electronic devices. Completed speaker cards and documents to be included should be submitted to the clerk. Timid items acted on today may appear on the december agenda. M call item one. A resolution granting the revokable portion of the public rightofway along Market Street. And thank you. Im the harrow of item number one colleagues is a resolution authorizing the installation of the light rail art project along Market Street this item has been considered and endorsed by the arts and Historic Preservation commission i have Broad Community support by organizations including 70 Michelle Obama ma the buena vista arts and sf beautiful and the cb d from integral market and yerba buena this is an exciting project that is the first of its kind in the world visualize the light rail vehicles thin light strange longer than Market Street if the embarcadero to van ness sending delicately delicate lights matching the 200