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China and FIFA on Wednesday vowed to deepen cooperation, as President Xi Jinping stressed the goal of gradually raising the level of Chinese soccer.

President Xi Jinping meetswith FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. [Photo/China Daily]

Xi and FIFA chief Gianni Infantino made the remarks during their meeting at the Great Hall of the People.

"We are aware of the fact that FIFA is paying more attention to the development of football in China these days, and I do believe that China's cooperation with FIFA in the future enjoys brighter prospects," Xi said.

The president said making China a sporting power is an important part of the country's development goals, according to a news release issued after the meeting.

The Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of soccer and has given strong and sustained support, he said.

However, the popularity and competitive level of Chinese soccer still lags far behind that of strong powers in the sport, Xi said.

The essence of soccer lies not only in competition, but, more importantly, in enhancing people's health and cultivating people's patriotism, collectivism and the spirit of indomitable struggle, the president said.

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