President Xi Jinping's key quotes on China safeguarding world order

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.

China stands ready to work with all countries to firmly safeguard the international system with the UN at its core and the international order underpinned by international law, said Chinese President Xi Jinping in a speech after receiving the credentials of 16 new ambassadors to China in Beijing in late July.

President Xi has repeatedly urged efforts to firmly safeguard the post-war international order and resolutely defend international fairness and justice.

Here are some of his key quotes on China's commitment to upholding the international order.