On the morning of January 29, President Xi Jinping met with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Both sides agreed to develop a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership between China and the U.K.President Xi Jinping noted that in a changing and chaotic world, China and the U.K., as permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and major economies, need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, both in safeguarding world peace and stability and in delivering growth and prosperity for people in both countries. They need to see history from a broader perspective, rise above differences, respect each other, and turn the vast potential of China-U.K. cooperation into real progress. This will open up new prospects for China-U.K. relations and cooperation, for the good of both peoples and the whole world.President Xi Jinping underlined mutual trust as the foundation for steady and sustainable state-to-state relations. China is always committed to peaceful development, has never started a war, and has never taken an inch of foreign land. No matter how strong and developed China becomes, it will never be a threat to other countries. Traditional Chinese culture values peace and pursues harmony without uniformity. China-U.K. economic and trade ties are mutually beneficial in nature. As China kicks off its 15th Five-Year Plan, the two sides may expand win-win cooperation in the services sector including education, health, and finance, and pursue joint research and commercial application in artificial intelligence, life sciences, new energy, and low-carbon technologies for shared development and prosperity. The U.K. is expected to foster a fair, just, and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese companies. China and the U.K., as countries with rich cultural heritage, have both made significant contributions to the development and progress of humanity. The two sides should enhance people-to-people exchanges and further facilitate two-way travel. More British people from the government, parliament, and subnational entities are welcome to visit China and develop a comprehensive, objective, and correct understanding of China. China will give positive consideration to visa-free access for U.K. travelers.President Xi Jinping pointed out that unilateralism, protectionism, and power politics are running rampant. The international order is under great strain. International law can be truly effective only when all countries abide by it. Major countries in particular should set an example, otherwise the world will revert to the law of the jungle. As supporters of multilateralism and free trade, China and the U.K. should advocate and practice true multilateralism, make the global governance system more just and equitable, and build an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.Prime Minister Starmer conveyed King Charles III’s greetings to President Xi. Prime Minister Starmer said he was delighted to be the first British Prime Minister to visit China in 8 years. This visit, with a delegation of around 60 important representatives from British business and cultural organizations, demonstrates the breadth of U.K.-China cooperation and the U.K.’s commitment to deepening and expanding ties with China. As major economies and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, it is vital for the U.K. and China to build a long-term and consistent comprehensive strategic partnership with mutual respect and trust, especially in a volatile and fragile world. On Taiwan, the U.K.’s position is long-standing, well-known, and unchanged. The U.K. would like to maintain high-level engagement with China, enhance dialogue and exchange, and strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, finance, environment, etc. to support each other’s growth and prosperity. The more closely the two peoples interact, the better they will understand each other. The U.K. will work with China to promote exchanges between their legislatures and other sectors. Hong Kong’s prosperity and stability serve the common interests of both countries, and the U.K. welcomes Hong Kong as a unique and important bridge between the two countries. China plays a vital role in international affairs, and the U.K. would like to strengthen cooperation with China on climate change and other global challenges and jointly uphold world peace and stability.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On January 28, 2026, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from veterans of Zimbabwe’s national liberation war.Xi Jinping noted that in their youth, the veterans devoted themselves to the great cause of national liberation, left their homelands, and forged with China a profound friendship and comradeship in the struggle. To this day, they remain deeply committed to China-Zimbabwe and China-Africa friendship, which is deeply moving.Xi Jinping stressed that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and African nations as well as the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. Over the past 70 years, China has always been a good comrade and partner in Africa's quest for national liberation, development and rejuvenation. China and its African friends have respected and supported each other, weathered arduous times together, and jointly embarked on a new journey toward modernization. China is ready to take the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship with the African side and jointly create an even brighter future for China-Africa relations. Xi Jinping also expressed the hope that the veterans will encourage more African youth to devote themselves to the cause of China-Zimbabwe and China-Africa friendship.As the Chinese New Year of the Horse approaches, Xi Jinping stressed his hope that China and Africa will carry forward the tireless spirit symbolized by the dragon and the horse, work together to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, and write a new chapter in China-Africa friendship.After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, China firmly supported Africa’s struggles against imperialism and colonialism and its pursuit of national liberation. The veterans of Zimbabwe’s national liberation war recently wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping, expressing sincere gratitude for China's valuable support for Zimbabwe's national liberation, admiration for President Xi Jinping’s leadership of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese people in achieving remarkable accomplishments in the new era, and for forging a Chinese path to modernization that offers valuable inspirations for other developing countries. They expressed pride in the all-weather China-Zimbabwe community with a shared future, pledging to dedicate themselves to carrying forward the friendship between the two countries.

On the morning of January 27, 2026, President Xi Jinping met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing during the Finnish leader’s official visit to China.President Xi noted that Finland was among the first countries to have established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, and China-Finland relations have been growing steadily for the past 76 years despite global changes, upholding mutual respect, equality, a future-oriented approach, and mutually beneficial cooperation. He said that both the Chinese and Finnish people demonstrate perseverance and tenacity, and the two countries need to enhance mutual trust, increase exchanges and deepen cooperation to support their respective national development and bring more benefits to both peoples.President Xi underlined the historical foundation of China-Finland friendship and trust. He said that, as China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development this year and continues to promote high-quality development and expand high-standard opening up, China and Finland should deepen mutually beneficial cooperation and nurture more fruits in areas such as energy transition, the circular economy, agriculture and forestry, and scientific and technological innovation. He encouraged Finnish businesses to dive into the vast ocean of China’s market to gain global competitiveness. Turning to winter sports, President Xi said Finland is a global leader and China has a huge number of participants, and the two countries should work more closely with each other to bolster ties in winter sports. He also welcomed more Finnish citizens to visit and experience China, a land of ancient heritage and modern vibes.Pointing to a world facing various risks and challenges, President Xi stated that a collective response from the international community is essential, and major countries, in particular, should take the lead in upholding equality, the rule of law, cooperation and integrity. He expressed China’s readiness to work with Finland to firmly uphold the U.N.-centered international system and the international order underpinned by international law, respond to global challenges together, and promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization. President Xi shared his view that China and the EU are partners, not rivals, and their cooperation and common ground far outweigh their competition and differences. He expressed the hope for Finland to play its constructive role in promoting the healthy and steady development of China-Europe relations.Prime Minister Orpo said that Finland and China have a profound traditional friendship, and their relations have enjoyed long-term and stable development on the basis of mutual respect and trust, with joint celebrations of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2025. He noted that Finnish companies have a keen interest in doing business in China, and Finland will work with China to implement the important common understandings reached between the two leaders, enhance high-level exchanges, and deepen practical cooperation in such fields as trade, investment, the digital economy, clean energy and agriculture to deliver better lives for the two peoples. He stated that Finland is committed to the one-China policy, commends China for its remarkable achievements in development, and appreciates China’s important and constructive role in international affairs. He said Finland is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China to jointly uphold world peace and stability. He noted the importance of constructive EU-China relations and said that Finland advocates European strategic autonomy, supports free trade, and stands ready to play an active role in facilitating the proper settlement of trade frictions between the EU and China and the sound development of EU-China relations.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On the afternoon of January 26, 2026, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping had a phone call with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam.Xi Jinping extended congratulations on the successful convening of the 14th National Congress of the CPV and To Lam's re-election as General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee. Xi Jinping expressed his belief that under the leadership of the CPV Central Committee headed by To Lam, Viet Nam will surely fulfill the goals and tasks set forth by the 14th National Congress of the CPV and realize at an early date the two goals set for the centenary of the Party and the country respectively. China and Viet Nam should keep to their paths and not sway in their commitment, unite and cooperate to promote development, and work together towards a bright future.Xi Jinping emphasized that China is currently working to realize the Second Centenary Goal of building China into a great modern socialist country in all respects, while Viet Nam is also in a new era of national development. The two sides should hold firm to their beliefs, uphold fundamental principles and break new ground, fend off and defuse various risks and challenges, jointly defend the cause of socialism, and preserve the political essence of China-Viet Nam relations. Both sides should continue to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning on both party and state governance, make good use of mechanisms such as high-level meetings, theoretical seminars and cadre trainings, and continuously improve the governance capacity of the party and the state. Both sides should further synergize development strategies, and deepen high-level mutually beneficial cooperation, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples and jointly advance towards socialist modernization. The two sides should strengthen coordination and collaboration in international and regional affairs, jointly oppose hegemonism and bloc confrontation, and work together to promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.To Lam expressed appreciation to the CPC Central Committee for the congratulatory message on the successful convening of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, and thanked General Secretary Xi Jinping for the good wishes on his re-election as General Secretary of the CPV Central Committee. He outlined the main outcomes of the 14th National Congress of the CPV, and said that Viet Nam is willing to work side by side with China on a new journey, steadily deepen friendly cooperation between neighboring socialist countries in line with the overarching goals characterized by “six mores”. China's development has consistently provided inspiration and valuable experience for Viet Nam’s development. Viet Nam will adhere to the one-China policy, and continue to support the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the four global initiatives proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping. Viet Nam is willing to strengthen political mutual trust with China, promote coordination in diplomacy, national defense and public security, deepen practical cooperation in various fields, foster the friendship between the two peoples, enhance coordination in a complex and changing international landscape, uphold multilateralism, oppose protectionism, and advance the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future.Xi Jinping and To Lam also exchanged greetings for the coming Spring Festival and extended wishes for happiness and health to the two peoples.

On January 23, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda.Xi Jinping noted that China and Uganda enjoy a traditional friendship. In recent years, the two sides have firmly supported each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns, delivered fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation across various fields, and maintained effective coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs. President Yoweri Museveni is an old friend of the Chinese people and has long been committed to promoting the development of bilateral relations, which the Chinese side highly appreciates. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Uganda relations, and stands ready to work with President Yoweri Museveni to deepen political mutual trust, carry forward the traditional friendship, implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and promote the in-depth development of the China-Uganda comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, so as to better benefit the two peoples.

On January 23, 2026, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to To Lam on his election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee.In his message, Xi Jinping said that since its 13th National Congress, the CPV has steadfastly pursued a socialist modernization path that suits Viet Nam's national conditions, upheld and strengthened the Party's overall leadership, and united and led the Vietnamese people to achieve remarkable accomplishments in the cause of socialist development and Doi Moi reforms, with Viet Nam's international status and influence continuously rising. The successful convening of the 14th National Congress of the CPV has opened a new era in Viet Nam's national development and will inspire and promote the development of the global socialist movement. Xi Jinping expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new CPV Central Committee headed by Comrade General Secretary To Lam, the CPV will unite and lead the Vietnamese people to forge ahead with determination, promote new and greater achievements in the cause of the Party and the country, and successfully fulfill all the goals and tasks set forth by its 14th National Congress.Noting that China and Viet Nam are friendly socialist neighbors and a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance, Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the relations between the two Parties and countries, and is willing to work with Comrade General Secretary To Lam to strengthen strategic communication, carry forward the traditional friendship, firmly advance the socialist cause, and guide the comprehensive strategic cooperation and the building of a community with a shared future between China and Viet Nam to continuously yield fruitful results, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples and make positive contributions to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world at large.

On the morning of January 23, 2026, President Xi Jinping spoke with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the phone.President Xi noted that in 2024, President Lula and I jointly announced the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a China-Brazil community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet. For more than one year since then, the two countries have gained strong momentum in building a community with a shared future and made solid progress in synergizing development strategies, thus setting an example of solidarity and cooperation between Global South countries. This year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. China will pursue high-quality development through high-standard opening up and provide more opportunities for cooperation with Brazil. China is ready to work with Brazil to comprehensively advance mutually beneficial cooperation across the board, and promote greater development and usher in a brighter future of China-Brazil relations.President Xi stressed that facing the turbulent international landscape, China and Brazil, as important members of the Global South, are constructive forces for upholding world peace and stability and reforming and improving global governance. China and Brazil should firmly stand on the right side of history, better champion the common interests of both the two countries and the Global South, and jointly uphold the central position of the United Nations and international fairness and justice. China will always be a good friend and good partner of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries, and continue promoting a China-LAC community with a shared future.President Lula said that President Xi’s historic visit to Brazil in 2024 elevated the bilateral relationship to a new level of a Brazil-China community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet, and significant progress has been achieved in cooperation between the two countries in all areas. Brazil will work with China to promote greater development of bilateral and LAC-China relations. Brazil and China are important forces in upholding multilateralism and free trade. Given the worrying international situation, Brazil is willing to collaborate closely with China to defend the authority of the United Nations, strengthen BRICS cooperation, and safeguard regional and world peace and stability.

On January 20, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to King Felipe VI of Spain over a high-speed train derailment and collision accident in Spain.Xi Jinping said that he was shocked to learn of the tragic high-speed train derailment and collision accident in Cordoba Province in southern Spain, which resulted in heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, he expressed deep condolences for the victims, extended sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, and wished the injured a speedy recovery.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council sent a message of condolence to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

On January 20, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Faustin-Archange Touadéra on his reelection as President of the Central African Republic.Xi Jinping noted that in recent years, China and the Central African Republic have continued to deepen political mutual trust, firmly supported each other on issues regarding their respective core interests and major concerns, and steadily advanced exchanges and cooperation across various fields. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of relations between China and the Central African Republic, and is ready to work with President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to actively implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation and continuously bring the strategic partnership between the two countries to new heights, so as to deliver greater benefits to the peoples of both countries.

1. At the invitation of His Excellency Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, paid an official visit to China from 14-17 January 2026. During the visit, His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, met with Prime Minister Carney. Premier Li Qiang held talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney. His Excellency Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress also met with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Leaders exchanged views on China-Canada relations, as well as regional and international issues of common interest in an in-depth, pragmatic and constructive manner.2. Leaders reaffirmed the principles and policies that have guided China­-Canada relations. Canada reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to its One China policy. The two sides committed to advancing the China­-Canada new Strategic Partnership in the spirit of mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit to bring more positive outcomes to both peoples.3. Leaders welcomed the progress made in recent bilateral dialogues. They committed to strengthening exchanges at all levels and to advancing outcomes in the following areas:---Macroeconomic engagement. The two sides decided to reinvigorate the high­level China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue (EFSD) to discuss wide ranging related issues to strengthen bilateral economic relations.---Economic and trade cooperation. Leaders committed to strengthening economic and trade partnership between China and Canada and welcomed progress in the negotiations to resolve trade issues. The two sides committed to expanding bilateral trade, strengthening two-way investment, and deepening cooperation in diverse sectors of mutual interest. The two sides reaffirmed the importance of a fair and open business environment for enterprises of both countries, and committed to addressing economic and trade issues of mutual concern through constructive consultation, including through a renewed China-Canada Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETC). Leaders welcomed the signing of the China­-Canada Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmap, and instructed officials to advance the work related to the document. The two sides developed a preliminary joint arrangement to address bilateral economic and trade issues. The two sides committed to strengthening agricultural cooperation and food security, including through a revitalized China-­Canada Joint Agriculture Committee.---Energy. The two sides concurred to support exchanges and cooperation in clean energy, and strengthen cooperation in conventional energy such as oil and gas resource development. The two sides decided to launch a Ministerial Energy Dialogue to outline key areas to support two­way investment and trade in clean and conventional energy. They also committed to building on existing collaboration for responsible management of bilateral civil nuclear energy and to strengthening cooperation in natural uranium trade in accordance with the highest international standards, including relevant International Atomic Energy Agency instruments.---Finance. The two sides welcomed the establishment of a Financial Working Group to enhance bilateral engagement on financial issues. The working group will report to the co-chairs of the EFSD. Leaders welcomed the signing of the Third Agreement to Extend and Amend the Chinese Yuan/Canadian Dollar Bilateral Currency Swap Arrangement between the People’s Bank of China and the Bank of Canada.---Public security and safety. The two sides committed to strengthening law enforcement cooperation to combat corruption and transnational crimes, including telecommunication and cyber fraud and illegal synthetic drugs in accordance with their respective laws. The two sides committed to continuing their bilateral law enforcement cooperation annual working group meeting mechanism, under which a counternarcotics dialogue is a key part, and securing more concrete achievements to ensure the security and safety of the two peoples.---People-to-people ties and cultural exchanges. The two sides concurred that people-to-people ties are the foundation of the bilateral relationship and committed to fostering these ties to promote greater mutual understanding and cooperation. The two sides decided to restart the China-Canada Joint Committee on Culture. The two sides committed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation in areas such as culture, education, arts, heritage, creative industries and to promoting legislative and sub­national exchanges. The two sides consented to provide mutual support and convenience for media to work in each other’s countries, and provide greater convenience for two-way travel. The two sides concurred to provide facilitation for respective diplomatic premises.---Multilateralism. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, supporting the central role of the United Nations (UN) in international affairs, safeguarding and improving the rules­based multilateral trading system underpinned by the World Trade Organization (WTO), and keeping global industrial and supply chains stable and smooth. Canada notes the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) proposed by China. The two sides committed to working to improve global governance, and to strengthening coordination and cooperation in the accelerated implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and on the reform of the international financial system. Canada supports China’s hosting of the 2026 Asia­Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings and looks forward to a successful APEC year, and appreciates China’s support for Canada’s offer to host in 2029. The two sides will look for opportunities to enhance exchanges and cooperation within the G20 and committed to deepening cooperation on climate and the environment, including under the frameworks of the Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA), the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED), and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), as well as under the Memorandum of Understanding on Climate Change Cooperation and the Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Environmental Cooperation.4. Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed appreciation to the government and people of the People’s Republic of China for their warm and friendly hospitality. China welcomed the invitation of the Canadian side for Chinese leaders to visit Canada at a mutually convenient time.5. During the visit, the two sides signed the following cooperation documents: a. Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Combating Crimes Between the Ministry of Public Security of the People’s Republic of China and the Royal Canadian Mounted Policeb. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Housing and Urban­Rural Development of the People’s Republic of China and the Department of Natural Resources of Canada, the Ministry of Forests of the Province of British Columbia on Cooperation on Modern Wood Constructionc. China-Canada Economic and Trade Cooperation Roadmapd. Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and the Department of Canadian Heritage on the China-Canada Joint Committee on Culturee. Memorandum of Understanding between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding Food Safety and Animal and Plants Health Cooperationf. Arrangement between the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency on a Protocol for the Quarantine and Hygiene Requirements for Pet Food to be Exported to the People’s Republic of Chinag. Memorandum of Understanding between the China National Energy Administration and the Department of Natural Resources of Canada on Strengthening Energy Cooperationh. Letter of Intent for Cooperation between China Media Group and Destination Canada