"The rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable and humanity's cause of peace and development will prevail," Xi said in the speech, aired on television.

"Humanity is again faced with a choice of peace or war, dialogue or confrontation, and win-win outcomes or zero-sum games," Xi added.

The president called on nations across the world "to eliminate the root cause of war and prevent historical tragedies from recurring".

"Common security can only be safeguarded when nations across the world treat each other as equals, live in harmony, and mutually support one another," he said.