Xi's Southeast Asia visit, his first overseas trip this year, highlighted China's dedication to deepening traditional ties, expanding practical cooperation, and advancing its vision of building a community with a shared future with its neighbors.

　　From April 14 to 18, Xi paid state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia. China signed a record 108 cooperation documents with the three countries in total, which span a wide range of fields, from infrastructure to digital and green economy. A focal point of the tour was high-quality Belt and Road cooperation with the aim of enhancing regional connectivity and creating development opportunities.

　　President Xi Jinping greets the crowd during a welcome banquet held by Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar after their meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 16, 2025.[Photo/Xinhua]

　　The trip came after a central conference on work related to neighboring countries held in Beijing from April 8 to 9. At the conference, Xi called for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries and striving to open new ground for the country's neighborhood work.

　　The conference noted China's relations with its neighboring countries are currently at their best in modern times, and are also entering a critical phase where regional dynamics and global transformations are deeply intertwined.

　　President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, April 17, 2025.[Photo/Xinhua]

　　A flurry of diplomatic activities show how China, a major country, gets along with its neighbors, international observers said.