China has made great progress in international cooperation since the 16th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2002, demonstrating the country has always pursued a path of peaceful development.

Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the Beijing Summer Olympic Games at the Beijing National Stadium on August 8, 2008. International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge hailed the Beijing Olympics as "truly exceptional Games". [Photo/Xinhua]

Fireworks explode over the venue of the Shanghai Expo on April 30, 2010. The 184-day fair was attended by 246 countries and international organizations and attracted more than 73 million visitors. [Photo/Xinhua]