Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to firmly follow a path with Chinese characteristics in developing the country's health programs and to secure decisive progress in the Healthy China Initiative over the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

People's health is a key benchmark of a nation's prosperity and strength, he stressed during a national meeting on health held in Beijing on October 12-13.

Here are some of his key remarks on building a Healthy China and promoting a global community of health for all.