Fulfilling domestic as well as global goals

President Xi Jinping has returned from his first overseas trip after the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in October. The last leg of his trip took him to Laos, and before that he attended the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, as well as paid a state visit to Vietnam.

While addressing the APEC CEO meeting, Xi emphasized the need to "uphold justice while pursuing shared interests", saying the dream of the Chinese people is closely connected with the dreams of the peoples of other countries, and the Chinese Dream can be realized only in a peaceful global environment and stable world order. He had used pretty much the same words in his speech at the 19th Party Congress while offering a glimpse into the "hybrid identities" of the country - traditional, modern and global.

Today's China is committed to socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and is a leading developing and emerging country. So while making efforts to realize the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, China will "keep in mind both our internal and international imperatives" and pursue common prosperity at home and sustainable development globally.