Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia, gives an exclusive interview to Xinhuanet in Beijing, June 29, 2015.[Photo/Xinhua]

One of the outstanding results Xi's governance has gained is the transformation and upgrading of China's economic growth model, said Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia.

This was gained in responding to various challenges with a comprehensive plan, he stressed.

It is a great challenge to bring in the developing criteria of China, with one fifth of the world's population, explained Rudd.

As being a major concern from the world's perspective, Rudd believed, under Xi's leadership, China's economy will move towards a better direction.

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