China's continued opening-up of its economy will help it become a good role model for other countries, as globalization is under threat from protectionist forces in other parts of the world, said Rana Mitter, director of the University of Oxford China Center.

Mitter said China-led initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, as well as the country's commitment to climate change mitigation goals, already demonstrate its global leadership.

Mitter was speaking ahead of the 19th CPC National Congress, when the Party will set the country's strategic direction and select its leaders.