Keir Starmer begins official visit to China

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...

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung began a state visit to China, his first since taking office. The visit signaled efforts to stabilize relations between two economies linked by manufacturing and...

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 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...

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...

Xi Jinping met Keir Starmer in Beijing, with both sides discussing cooperation in services, research and technology as well as areas of disagreement. The encounter illustrated the practical...

China announced that zero-tariff treatment would expand to imports from all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective May 1. The measure can improve market access,...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz began an official visit focused on economic relations and political dialogue. Germany’s industrial ties to China make market access important, while concerns over...

The National People’s Congress opened its fourth session and reviewed the draft outline for China’s 2026–2030 plan. The plan links long-term domestic development to technological and industrial...

Senior officials described policies for growth, innovation and trade, including efforts to attract investment and improve market conditions. These measures reflect Beijing’s response to external...