Joint patrol ships with law enforcers from China, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar, sail on the Lancang-Mekong River in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 17, 2015. With China geared up for the annual meetings of its top legislative and political advisory bodies, the global spotlight is on Beijing searching for clues on how the world heavyweight will play on the international stage after the significant "Two Sessions." In a world beset with grave challenges in development, governance and security, leaders and observers worldwide say that guided by Chinese President Xi Jinping's thought on diplomacy, China will continue to serve as an anchor of certainty and a spring of inspiration. (Xinhua/Chen Haining)
