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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
In the first two weeks of 2026, Chinese diplomacy at home and the Foreign Minister's visits abroad spanned Northeast Asia, South Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. Chinese diplomacy is opening the new year with unprecedented breadth and depth.
Surrounding regions are a priority in China's diplomatic strategy. Since the beginning of the new year, intensified high-level interactions between China and Pakistan, as well as China and the Republic of Korea, have set the tone for diplomacy with neighboring countries, aimed at promoting stability, strengthening mutual trust, and advancing cooperation.
On January 3, a Pakistani delegation arrived in China to participate in the Seventh Round of the Strategic Dialogue between the Chinese and Pakistani Foreign Ministers, which also marked the beginning of celebrations for the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The all-round strategic cooperation and partnership between China and Pakistan has become an important stabilizing factor in the regional and international situation.
On January 4, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited China. The two sides signed 15 cooperation documents, jointly opposed protectionism, and called for joint efforts to protect the achievements of Victory in World War II. This not only marked a new starting point for the development of relations between the two countries but also made a positive contribution to peace and stability in Northeast Asia.
Chinese diplomacy not only attaches great importance to relations with neighboring countries, but also strengthens and expands the global “circle of friends”.
On January 4, Irish Prime Minister Martin visited China. During the visit, the focus was on coordinating development strategies in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, medicine, and healthcare. Ireland, as an important EU member and the country holding the EU Presidency in the second half of 2026, has clearly stated its willingness to play a constructive role in promoting the healthy development of China-EU relations.
Meanwhile, on January 14, Canadian Prime Minister Michael Carney visited China. The warming of Sino-Canadian relations reflects the international community's widespread recognition of China's market openness and the benefits of its stable development.
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Africa. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Lesotho. Lesotho, one of the countries most affected by high US tariffs, enjoys a zero-tariff regime in China. This is a clear example of China's strong commitment to mutual support and assistance to a wide range of developing countries.
2026 marks the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Recently, a number of leading international media outlets have made positive forecasts regarding China's economic prospects. As China introduces more stimulus measures to expand domestic demand and continues to accelerate its high-level opening up to the outside world, the Chinese economy is expected to maintain stable and sustainable growth. It is precisely this high social stability and predictability of economic development that provide the confidence on which Chinese diplomacy rests.
In a complex international environment, Chinese diplomacy, with its strategic resilience, entrepreneurship, and flexible approaches, serves as a reliable support for the future development of the world.
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