China pledges further efforts to fight Ebola

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged further efforts to fight against the Ebola epidemic that has run rampant in three West African nations, according to a press release issued Thursday.

"The Ebola epidemic is now rampant in West Africa, threatening people's life and health there," Xinjua quoted Xi as saying.

"Ebola has become a common challenge for the international community in a non-traditional security field," the Chinese president added.