On August 27, 2025, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and the Embassy of Switzerland in China co-hosted in Beijing a reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Swiss Confederation. Xiao Jie, Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and Andrea Caroni, President of the Council of States of the Swiss Federal Assembly, attended the event and delivered remarks. Yang Wanming, President of the CPAFFC; Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Wang Ruihe, Member of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress; Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China; Stefan Engler, First Vice President of the Council of States of the Swiss Federal Assembly; Werner Salzmann, Second Vice President of the Council of States of the Swiss Federal Assembly; Thomas Wagner, Honorary President of the Swiss Chinese Association; and Andries Diener, President of the Swiss Chinese Association, together with representatives from various sectors of two countries, totaling about 150 distinguished guests attended the event. Yuan Mindao, Vice President of the CPAFFC, presided over the reception.

In his remarks, Vice Chairman Xiao Jie remarked that over the past 75 years, practical cooperation between China and Switzerland has borne fruitful results, cultural exchanges flourished, and subnational cooperation generated numerous highlights. The two countries have cultivated a spirit of cooperation characterized by "equality, innovation, and mutual benefit", setting an example for cooperation between nations with different social systems, at different stages of development, and of different sizes. As two important forces committed to peace and multilateralism, China and Switzerland should continue to, on the basis of mutual respect and trust, deepen exchanges and cooperation, write new and compelling chapters in their innovative strategic partnership, and bring greater benefits to the two peoples.

President Andrea Caroni noted that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, it is important to not only reflect on the past but also look ahead. In the face of global geopolitical turbulence, challenges confronting the world are complex, and no country can address them single-handedly. Only through cooperation can such challenges be overcome. He expressed the hope that the two countries build on trust, respect, and friendship, and continue to move bilateral relations forward.

During the reception, performers from China's Central Conservatory of Music and Swiss musicians staged captivating performances. The event was marked by a warm and cordial atmosphere.