Cooperation for collaborative development

An important theme of Xi's trip was strengthening wide, mutually beneficial and pragmatic cooperation. He sent a clear message to the world that China was ready to develop economic and trade ties with other countries, Zhang said.

"Through meetings and talks on various occasions, the vice president set the directions and priorities of cooperation, thus strengthening the willingness of the four countries to cooperate with China."

Xi promised China would continue to provide Bangladesh with adequate assistance, encouraging more Chinese enterprises to invest there. He also raised specific suggestions on promoting the trade between China and Laos.

When talking about Xi's speeches on economic and trade cooperation in New Zealand and Australia, Zhang said Xi's ideas gained close attention and a warm response in the two countries and the international community.

While attending the opening ceremony of the China-New Zealand FTA Seminar, Xi put forward a four-point proposal to promote comprehensive cooperation in trade and investment.

Speaking to a business luncheon, Xi said Australia and China should boost strategic cooperation on energy and resources, push for a free trade agreement and oppose protectionism in trade and investment.

Wider humanitarian exchanges

The Chinese vice president called for more extensive cultural communications, citing the Shanghai World Expo as an ideal opportunity for strengthening mutual understanding between the peoples.

Xi met those dedicated to promoting Bangladesh-China friendship and Laotians who studied in Beijing in the 1960s. In New Zealand and Australia, he attended various ceremonies at Confucius institutes and research centers cooperating with Chinese scholars.

All these showed the importance the Chinese leader has attached to the humanitarian exchanges, Zhang said.

After a 30,000 km tour, Xi and his delegation arrived in Beijing Thursday afternoon.