Xi calls for persisting efforts of all countries to build community with shared future for humanity

Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the first session of the 16th Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit via video link in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 30, 2021. (Xinhua/Li Xueren)

BEIJING, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday said it requires persisting efforts of all countries to build a community with a shared future for humanity.

Xi made the remarks while addressing the 16th G20 Leaders' Summit via video link.

"Although the journey ahead may be long and arduous, with sustained actions, we will eventually reach our destination and embrace a brighter future," Xi said, calling for joint efforts to dispel "the dark clouds" of the pandemic at an early date and jointly build a better future for all.