Beijing, China - Sept 23, 2020 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press conference in progress
2. Various of reporters, camera crew
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Wenbin, spokesman, Chinese Foreign Ministry (starting with shot 2):
"Yesterday, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the general debate of the 75th UN General Assembly. It clarified China's position and propositions on major issues such as strengthening international protest cooperation, promoting world economic recovery, and supporting the cause of the United Nations. Xi's speech demonstrated China's role as a major country in promoting the peace and development of mankind, and has received positive responses in the international arena."
4. Various of reporters
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Wenbin, spokesman, Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"President Xi profoundly analyzed the enlightenment that the epidemic has brought to the international community. He emphasized that we are living in an interconnected global village with a common stake, which is why we should embrace the vision of a community with a shared future in which everyone is bound together. Xi called on countries to abandon the exclusive blocs and zero-sum game mentality, rise above ideological disputes and not to fall into the trap of 'clash of civilizations.' Economic globalization is an objective reality and a historical trend and no one can sever the ties between countries. Xi stressed that we should pursue open and inclusive development, remain committed to building an open world economy, and oppose unilateralism and protectionism with a clear-cut stand."
6. Reporters
7. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Wenbin, spokesman, Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"Mankind needs a self-revolution to move faster to create a green way of development and life, build an ecological civilization and a beautiful Earth for all. He said only in this way can we achieve a green recovery of the world economy in the post-COVID era. COVID-19 also reminds us that the global governance system calls for reform and improvement. We should stay true to multilateralism and uphold the principle of extensive consultation, joint cooperation and shared benefits. In particular, major countries should act like major countries and they should provide more global public goods."
8. Reporters
9. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Wang Wenbin, spokesman, Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"President Xi's important remarks show that China is firmly standing in the right direction of historical advancement and provide an important reference for the international community."
10. Reporters, camera crew
11. Press briefing in progress

Chinese President Xi Jinping's remarks at the general debate of the 75th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly provide important reference for the international community to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and address the common challenges, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.

Xi delivered a speech at a high-level meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the UN via video on Monday, calling for more efforts to uphold multilateralism.

Wang Wenbin, the spokesman, made the comment at a press briefing in Beijing when asked the messages sent to the world in President Xi's address.

"Yesterday, President Xi Jinping delivered an important speech at the general debate of the 75th UN General Assembly. It clarified China's position and propositions on major issues such as strengthening international protest cooperation, promoting world economic recovery, and supporting the cause of the United Nations. Xi's speech demonstrated China's role as a major country in promoting the peace and development of mankind, and has received positive responses in the international arena," he said.

"President Xi profoundly analyzed the enlightenment that the epidemic has brought to the international community. He emphasized that we are living in an interconnected global village with a common stake, which is why we should embrace the vision of a community with a shared future in which everyone is bound together. Xi called on countries to abandon the exclusive blocs and zero-sum game mentality, rise above ideological disputes and not to fall into the trap of 'clash of civilizations.' Economic globalization is an objective reality and a historical trend and no one can sever the ties between countries. Xi stressed that we should pursue open and inclusive development, remain committed to building an open world economy, and oppose unilateralism and protectionism with a clear-cut stand," said the spokesman.

"Mankind needs a self-revolution to move faster to create a green way of development and life, build an ecological civilization and a beautiful Earth for all. He said only in this way can we achieve a green recovery of the world economy in the post-COVID era. COVID-19 also reminds us that the global governance system calls for reform and improvement. We should stay true to multilateralism and uphold the principle of extensive consultation, joint cooperation and shared benefits. In particular, major countries should act like major countries and they should provide more global public goods," said Wang.

"President Xi's important remarks show that China is firmly standing in the right direction of historical advancement and provide an important reference for the international community," said the spokesman.