Chinese people make major contributions to world peace, development: Xi

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Monday said the Chinese people have always upheld international equity and justice, contributing significantly to world peace and development.

Xi made the remarks in Beijing at a conference marking the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the People's Republic of China's lawful seat in the United Nations.

The Chinese people are peace-loving people and know well the value of peace and stability, Xi said. "We have unswervingly followed an independent foreign policy of peace, stood firm for fairness and justice, and resolutely opposed hegemony and power politics," Xi added.

Xi also said the Chinese people are a strong supporter of other developing countries in their just struggle to safeguard sovereignty, security and development interests.

The Chinese people are committed to achieving common development, Xi noted. "From the Tazara Railway to the Belt and Road Initiative, we have done what we could to help other developing countries, and have offered the world new opportunities through our own development," Xi said.