In the past two weeks, more than a dozen foreign leaders have visited China in succession, creating a wave of high-level visits. The influx of political figures has led to a dense schedule of visits to China.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Finland, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö arrived in Beijing for a state visit, marking his first visit to China since taking office in January this year.

On the date, the 7th China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai. Political leaders from Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Serbia, and other countries led delegations to attend the opening ceremony of the Expo and related events.

From [Date] to [Date], leaders from Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand gathered in Kunming, Yunnan, to attend the 8th Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation (GMS) Leaders' Meeting and other events.

From [date] to [date], Italian President Sergio Mattarella was invited to China for a state visit. At the same time, newly elected Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto also visited China.

It is truly rare for leaders of so many countries to visit China in such a concentrated manner over a span of two weeks.

The 7th China International Import Expo. Exchanges and cooperation have yielded fruitful results. Although the agendas of various leaders visiting China differ, they have all facilitated exchanges, promoted cooperation, and achieved significant outcomes.

Seeking Business Opportunities at CIIE. Amidst the EU's push to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, Slovakia stands out as a rare "clear-headed" voice in Europe. Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger not only explicitly voted against the tariffs but also personally led a business delegation to China, eager to discuss various construction projects with China. This year, Slovakia participated in the CIIE National Exhibition for the first time, with Prime Minister Heger personally attending and presiding over the opening ceremony of the Slovak pavilion, calling CIIE a "significant business opportunity." During the visit, China and Slovakia issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership. Heger explicitly stated that he would support and actively participate in the Belt and Road Initiative, facilitating Chinese enterprises and goods to enter the European market through Slovakia. Against the backdrop of EU trade protectionism, this move sets an example for seeking win-win cooperation between China and Europe.

On the date, Slovak Prime Minister Fico delivered a speech at the China-Slovakia Economic and Trade Forum. "The early bird catches the worm," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim came to China ahead of the CIIE opening, demonstrating a proactive strategy. Anwar delivered a speech at the CIIE opening ceremony, quoting the Chinese proverb "One who plants trees hopes for future generations to enjoy the shade," expressing a beautiful vision of "actions shaping the future." In addition to attending the event, Anwar also held a roundtable meeting with industry leaders to attract potential investments for Malaysia. Anwar stated that the theme of "sharing the future" proposed by China is welcomed by countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Global South.

Regional Cooperation Deepened Further. On a certain date, the Eighth Leaders' Meeting of the Greater Mekong Subregion Economic Cooperation (GMS) was held in Kunming, with Premier Li Qiang presiding over the meeting. The meeting adopted the Joint Declaration of the Eighth Leaders' Meeting and the Innovation Development Strategy among other outcome documents. The Joint Declaration further clarified the cooperation intentions and goals of all countries, emphasizing the importance of solidarity, mutual assistance, and common development. The Innovation Development Strategy identified ways to enhance cross-border collaboration and cooperation to maximize the subregion's innovation potential and effectiveness, supporting, strengthening, and assisting all countries in establishing national innovation strategy elements.

Drinking from the same river, our fates are closely intertwined. Over the years since its establishment, the mechanism has increasingly become an important platform for China and the Mekong countries to discuss cooperation and promote development together. With the joint efforts of all parties, regional economic cooperation has achieved new progress, trade and investment have continued to expand, the level of interconnection has continuously improved, mutually beneficial cooperation areas have continuously expanded, and the mutual understanding and closeness among the people have deepened. The abundant cooperation results fully demonstrate the development vitality and strong resilience of the mechanism.

A trusted great power in the East! The reason why political leaders from various countries are lining up to visit China ultimately lies in the opportunities for development, the sincerity of cooperation, and the sense of responsibility of a major country that they see in China. China is injecting warmth into the global economy. Currently, the world is facing sluggish economic growth, rising trade protectionism, and openness and opportunities have become scarce resources. Meanwhile, China is continuously introducing a series of high-level policies for opening up to the outside world, actively expanding imports, and relaxing market access. Political leaders from various countries are flocking to China primarily because they see the strong development momentum and the continuously expanding open policies of China. They aim to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with China to better ride the "fast train" of China's development and boost their own economic growth. Recently, institutions such as UBS and Goldman Sachs have raised their expectations for China's economic growth this year. Bloomberg News, based on the latest forecasts from the International Monetary Fund, has concluded that China will still be the largest contributor to global growth over the next five years.

Adding Momentum to Connectivity. In recent years, China has actively practiced the Global Development Initiative, making connectivity one of its key areas of cooperation. This initiative has provided a clear direction for addressing global development challenges, strengthening international development cooperation, and achieving common prosperity. Whether it's the China-Laos Railway, Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, or the ongoing construction of the China-Thailand Railway and Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link, China's aid in building railway networks has enabled more and more countries to accelerate their development.

For a Peaceful World Amid Turbulence. "The world is tattered, and Tung University is mending it." Netizens' comments vividly reflect China's proactive commitment to the Global Security Initiative, striving to address the deficit in human peace and promote the development of the global governance system towards a more just and reasonable direction. In today's ever-changing international landscape, the global security situation remains turbulent and intertwined with chaos. Clearly, in a world full of uncertainties, more and more countries are seeing certainty in China.

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