2015 in review: Xi Jinping's diplomatic trip in 42 days (9)

Attending Climate Conference and visiting African countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd L, front) and South African president Jacob Zuma (2nd L, front) visit China-Africa equipment manufacturing industry exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec. 4, 2015. Xi, Zuma and Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe attended the opening ceremony of the exhibition on Friday. (Xinhua/Ma Zhancheng)

Chinese President Xi Jinping's attendance at the Paris climate change conference and his subsequent African trip displayed China's readiness to jointly rise up to face global challenges with other countries and to promote common development, said Foreign Minister Wang Yi

On Nov. 30, Xi sent strong signals at the Paris climate change conference, warning against the zero-sum game mentality, expressing resolve for fulfilling Beijing's commitments and showing willingness to advance international cooperation.

The landmark Johannesburg Summit, which marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), is the first summit between the two sides on the African continent, Wang said.

In Africa, Xi and African leaders reached an important consensus on strengthening China-Africa solidarity and pushing forward the democratization of international relations, which will cast far-reaching influence on guiding the international order toward a more just future.