Li Keqiang's four-nation tour has increased mutual trust and consolidated strategic partnership in Asia and Europe

Premier Li Keqiang's first overseas trip since taking office - to India, Pakistan, Switzerland and Germany - was of strategic significance against the backdrop of the complex and profound changes taking place in the world and showed China's new leadership is forging ahead with its diplomatic strategy.

The persistent financial and debt crises in developed countries have led to a profound restructuring of the global power pattern, and the strategic game between established and emerging powers is becoming increasingly fierce. The United States, Europe and Japan have all been battered by their debt crises to varying degrees and their influence has declined. Meanwhile, emerging powers are collectively rising and have growing international influence.