President Xi Jinping delivered a speech at the 28th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting via video link in Beijing on Friday, explaining China's stance on a range of key issues.

It is the second time that the Chinese president has addressed leaders of the 21 APEC member economies this year. He also addressed the APEC Informal Economic Leaders' Retreat via video in July, highlighting the need for the grouping to fight COVID-19 and lead economic recovery through solidarity and cooperation.

On Thursday, Xi has also delivered a keynote speech from a prerecorded video at the APEC CEO Summit.