President Xi Jinping attends the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting in Da Nang, Vietnam, Nov 11, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

BEIJING - The phrase "building a community with a shared future for mankind," a concept constantly mentioned by President Xi Jinping both at home and abroad, not only shows China's wisdom in global governance, but also its determination to work for an equal, open and peaceful world.

Xi reiterated such vision and commitment on the world stage in his latest remarks to the 25th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting, as well as on his state visits to Vietnam and Laos.

The president encouraged the leaders of APEC members to join China to pursue multilateralism and shared growth through consultation and collaboration, and to forge closer partnerships.

China understands that actions speak louder than words, and cooperation and partnership have been the key words in China's foreign policy for a long time.

President Xi Jinping, left, holds a grand ceremony to welcome US President Donald Trump at the square outside the East Gate of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov 9, 2017. [Photo/Xinhua]

Last week, during US President Donald Trump's visit to China, the two world powers signed contracts and investment agreements worth more than $250 billion, a positive outcome for world trade and international stability.

On Nov 1, China and Russia signed nearly 20 deals in areas including investment, energy and space exploration, after the 22nd regular meeting between the heads of government of the two countries in Beijing, the latest evidence of the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia.

On Saturday in Vietnam, Xi called on APEC leaders to promote innovation as a strong growth driver, open up economies, pursue inclusive development, and enrich partnerships and deliver benefits to all involved.

China knows clearly that for any regional trade arrangement to gain broad support, it must be open, inclusive and beneficial to all.

An important way for China to encourage the building of a community with a shared future for mankind is to persistently advocate free trade, welcoming the world to benefit from, instead of being hurt by, China's rapid development.