China’s diplomacy to blaze new trails
Speaking about diplomacy with neighbors, Wang said China will properly manage conflicts and differences, actively mediate to de-escalate and stabilize hot spot issues, and eliminate the conditions that breed contradictions...
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi outlined China's diplomatic priorities for the upcoming year, emphasizing major events to be hosted domestically and a new model of engagement with the United States, while also focusing on safeguarding the interests of the Global South, promoting free trade, and countering secessionist activities.
- Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, delivered these remarks at the Symposium on the International Situation and China's Foreign Relations in Beijing.
- China plans to host the second China-Arab States Summit in 2026 and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum events in 2026, which will also mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and African countries.
- The country has extended its unilateral visa waiver to 48 countries, resulting in over 20 million visa-free entries (a more than 50 percent increase year-on-year) in the first three quarters of this year.
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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.
