China's president was busy in 2014 building global cooperation

Xi Jinping has found wide support for his vision to re-establish the Silk Road trade route and set up an Asian infrastructure bank

China has gathered a rich diplomatic harvest over the past year: maritime tension eased, the APEC meeting in Beijing was a renowned success and leaders traveled extensively with initiatives further linking China and the world.

The second-year of President Xi Jinping's presidency witnessed China shaping its environment with unprecedented diplomatic activity to match its status as the world's second-largest economy, and November especially saw the rewards being reaped, analysts said.