A senior Chinese diplomat called on emerging economies to have a bigger say in global economic governance, as it was the key element for recovery and growth.

"To increase the voice and representation of emerging economies and developing nations is crucial to reforming and improving global economic governance," said Wu Hongbo, economic adviser to the secretary of Boao Forum for Asia, in an interview with China Daily.

He said it is universally recognized that emerging economies, including China, have made an essential contribution to stabilizing and promoting the world economy.