Xi's travel expected to reinforce his vision

Annual sessions of the National People's Congress and National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference

As China's biggest annual political event approaches with spring, speculation is increasing about what destination President Xi Jinping will choose for his first overseas visit of the year, as a trip often follows the annual key legislative and consultative meetings, or two sessions.

With a slew of mega cooperation initiatives mapped out over two years, China's global influence has seen a surge, as its economic prowess, and its bonds with the rest of the world, especially its neighbors, have strengthened, observers said.