Xi: Let us stand on the right side of history

Experts of the Chinese medical team and local medical staff pose for a photo amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of the Congo, May 26, 2020. (Xinhua)

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for joint efforts to build a community with a shared future for mankind, saying that "let us join hands, stand on the right side of history and the side of human progress, and work tirelessly for the lasting and peaceful development of the world."

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.