Viruses know no national boundaries or races, and only by working together can mankind win the battle against them, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday night.
Both leaders voiced support for the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
China is ready to provide support and help for Britain, said President Xi, adding that he is confident that Britain will surely prevail over the epidemic under Johnson's leadership.
Reiterating that the Chinese government attaches great importance to protecting the health and safety of Chinese citizens overseas, Xi expressed his hope that Britain will take concrete and effective measures in safeguarding the health, safety and legitimate rights of Chinese nationals on its soil, particularly those studying in Britain.
He called on all nations to enhance cooperation within the frameworks of the United Nations and the Group of 20 (G20) and the sharing of information and experience, boost collaboration in scientific research, support the WHO in playing its due role, and improve global health governance.