Xi proposes pandemic 'firewall,' free trade for world economic recovery

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

Calling the pandemic "a grave challenge which has exposed the deficiencies of global governance," Xi urged a strengthened UN-centered international system and improvement of the governance architecture for economic globalization, as well as support to the reform of the World Trade Organization.

According to the president, strengthening the global public health system as well as preventing and controlling the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases are "the most pressing task of the moment."

Xi stressed efforts to strengthen the role of the WHO and advance the prevention of and response to pandemics to build a community of health for all.