China has urged on International Community for global efforts to uphold free trade and multilateralism to ensure world peace and prosperity.

In his speech titled "Pursuing Open and Integrated Development for Shared Prosperity" at the 44th Singapore Lecture, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said, it is the international order based on multilateralism and free trade that has helped humanity maintain lasting peace and reduce poverty since the end of WWII.

He said the international community needs to firmly follow multilateralism and managing disputes via negotiation.