China publishes Xi's speeches on Europe visit

BEIJING, April 22 (Xinhua) -- China has published President Xi Jinping's speeches and articles made during his visit to four European countries.

Xi paid state visits to the Netherlands, France, Germany and Belgium from March 22 to April 1. He also visited the headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris and the headquarters of the European Union in Brussels.

The book, published by the People's Publishing House, includes five speeches and four articles by the president which explain China's road of development, culture, foreign policies as well as the "Chinese dream."

Xi's works have presented China's image as a confident, friendly, inclusive and responsible nation, and they help understand modern China and its relations with Europe and the world, according to the publishing house.

The books are now available at Xinhua Bookstore outlets across the country.

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