China Outlines Diplomatic Priorities and Engages with Russia and Türkiye - January 2026
President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia exchanged New Year greetings, highlighting their nations' comprehensive strategic partnership. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined China's diplomatic priorities for the upcoming year, which include hosting major domestic events and developing a new model of engagement with the United States. Concurrently, the United States' increased arms sales to Taiwan have been described as a dangerous breach of commitments that threatens China-US relations. In a separate diplomatic move, Türkiye's President Tayyip Erdogan signed a decision granting visa-free travel to Chinese citizens to boost trade and tourism. In his 2026 New Year message, President Xi also emphasized the need for solid work to promote high-quality development.
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Türkiye grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists
Türkiye has announced visa-free travel for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports for tourism and transit purposes, effective January 2. This move, signed by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, aims to boost trade and tourism between the two nations.
