President Xi Jinping's maiden foreign trip to Africa assured people that China will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and cherish its traditional friendship with the continent, analysts said.

Xi visited the Republic of Congo on March 30, 2013, and sent a clear message to the international community that China and Africa are a "community of shared destiny" and will forever be reliable friends.

During his visit, Xi said China will train various personnel for African nations, enhance technological transfers, share more experiences, and attach more importance to Sino-African cultural exchanges.