Visits show faith in China

Winter used to be a low season for diplomacy. Yet, Beijing has witnessed the arrival of one distinguished foreign guest after another since November. While extending a warm welcome to our guests, we should also remain sober-minded, said an signed article in Monday's People's Daily Overseas Edition.

British Prime Minister David Cameron, US Vice-President Joe Biden, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault visited Beijing this month. A fortnight earlier, Premier Li Keqiang and leaders of the European Union held the 16th China-EU summit in Beijing.

This is clear evidence that other countries are eager to deepen and expand their cooperation with China. A glimpse of the consensuses built and the cooperative agreements signed between Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts shows these countries have different demands and pursue different agendas in promoting ties with Beijing.