Chinese President Xi Jinping has been engaged in a flurry of face-to-face high-level meetings with foreign dignitaries visiting Beijing for the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Last week, Xi met with about 20 heads of state and government as well as international organization leaders, and held a welcoming banquet for the foreign guests.

Behind the tight diplomatic schedule, Xi has drawn attention to issues of bilateral and global concern and highlighted the need for togetherness at a trying time for humanity, shedding light on the path toward a post-pandemic world and a better and shared future.

Here are some key quotes from the Chinese president's diplomatic agenda.