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Iran, Russia and China reject the E3 snapback move

đź“… 1 September 2025

The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and China jointly challenged the European trio’s move to trigger the JCPOA snapback mechanism, calling it legally and procedurally flawed. This records the...

Foreign ministers prepare the Qingdao summit

đź“… 24 April 2018

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Foreign ministers prepare the Tianjin summit

đź“… 15 July 2025

Foreign ministers met in Tianjin and reviewed drafts for the upcoming heads-of-state meeting. China chaired the meeting as the SCO presidency continued its annual cycle.

China calls for more Global South representation in global governance

đź“… 17 June 2026

China’s foreign minister presented proposals for UN and governance reform, arguing that developing states need a stronger voice. Such calls overlap with NAM’s long-standing demands, though rhetoric...

China brokers Saudi-Iran agreement to restore diplomatic relations

đź“… 10 March 2023

Saudi Arabia and Iran announced an agreement in Beijing to restore diplomatic ties, following Chinese-hosted talks. The deal demonstrated China’s expanding diplomatic role in West Asia and was...

China and Africa launch 2021–2024 FOCAC Dakar Action Plan

đź“… 30 October 2021

At the FOCAC ministerial meeting in Dakar, China and African partners adopted a cooperation plan covering trade, infrastructure, health, climate, and people-to-people ties. The document illustrates...

China publishes position paper on the Ukraine war

đź“… 24 February 2023

Beijing issued a 12-point position paper calling for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. The document projected China as a diplomatic actor and reflected its ties with Russia; it drew...

Fourth China-CELAC ministerial meeting convenes in Beijing

đź“… 13 May 2025

China hosted the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum, bringing together representatives of Latin American and Caribbean states. The forum advanced cooperation on development, trade and...

Panama establishes diplomatic relations with China

đź“… 13 June 2017

Panama and the PRC established diplomatic relations, and Panama ended its formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The switch reflected Panama’s economic and diplomatic calculations as China’s global...

Wang Yi frames China’s diplomacy around equality and opposition to coercion

đź“… 7 March 2025

At his annual press conference, Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized tariff pressure and called for a more representative global order. His appeal to countries of the Global South drew on anti-imperial...

Wang Yi reviews China’s foreign relations at annual symposium

đź“… 30 December 2025

At the annual symposium on international affairs and China’s foreign relations, Wang Yi described the next planning period as a new stage in China’s external engagement. The address provides a primary...

Wang Yi begins annual New Year visit to Africa

đź“… 7 January 2026

Wang Yi announced a visit to Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania and Lesotho, continuing the foreign minister’s practice of making Africa his first overseas destination each year. The itinerary reflected...

China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges launches

đź“… 8 January 2026

China designated 2026 the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations with African states. The initiative expands cultural and...

Wang Yi holds talks with Tanzania’s foreign minister

đź“… 10 January 2026

During his Africa tour, Wang Yi met Tanzania’s foreign minister and discussed bilateral cooperation. The visit connects a long diplomatic relationship to present-day trade, infrastructure and...

China-Vietnam steering committee meets in Hanoi

đź“… 17 March 2026

The bilateral steering committee convened in Hanoi to coordinate cooperation across ministries and subnational bodies. The meeting followed top-level exchanges and addressed practical coordination....

Wang Yi announces framework to expand two-way trade

đź“… 15 May 2026

Wang Yi said the two governments would work to expand trade under a reciprocal tariff-reduction framework following leader-level talks. The announcement signaled de-escalation in a conflict whose...

China–Canada economic dialogue agrees to expand financial cooperation and formalizes regulator talks

đź“… 9 November 2026

China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng and Canadian ministers François-Philippe Champagne and Maninder Sidhu co-chaired the second Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue in Vancouver on 8–9 November. Their...

China reiterates support for Cuba's sovereignty and opposes sanctions at foreign ministers' talks

đź“… 11 November 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno RodrĂ­guez Parrilla in Beijing on 11 November. Xinhua reported Wang said China would support Cuba's sovereignty and legitimate...