Xi: Nation will 'remain resolute'

President praises Chinese people's confidence in New Year's address

China will continue to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind in the new year while remaining resolute and confident in the defense of its national sovereignty and security, President Xi Jinping said on Monday.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remark in delivering a New Year's speech through the China Media Group and the internet in Beijing.