Beijing, China - Sept 21, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering speech in high-level meeting marking UN's 75th anniversary
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President:
"Major changes unseen in a century are taking place in our world. The sudden attack of COVID-19 is a grave test for the entire world. In the face of new realities and challenges, we must do some serious thinking: What kind of UN is needed for the world? How should the Organization play its role in the post-COVID era?"
3. Various of Xi delivering speech
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese President:
"China will continue to be a true follower of multilateralism. It will stay actively engaged in reforming and developing the global governance system. It will firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, firmly uphold the international order underpinned by international law, and firmly defend the UN's central role in international affairs."
5. Various of Xi delivering speech

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China firmly defends the central role of the United Nations (UN) in international affairs.

Xi made the comments in his address to a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN via video.

He said the 75 years has seen dramatic progress in human society and profound changes in the international situation, and has been a period of rapid development of multilateralism.

"Major changes unseen in a century are taking place in our world. The sudden attack of COVID-19 is a grave test for the entire world. In the face of new realities and challenges, we must do some serious thinking: What kind of UN is needed for the world? How should the Organization play its role in the post-COVID era?" said the Chinese president.

Xi proposed the UN must stand firm for justice, uphold the rule of law, promote cooperation and focus on real action, while pledging China's support.

"China will continue to be a true follower of multilateralism. It will stay actively engaged in reforming and developing the global governance system. It will firmly uphold the UN-centered international system, firmly uphold the international order underpinned by international law, and firmly defend the UN's central role in international affairs," said Xi.