On the morning of January 16, President Xi Jinping met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.President Xi pointed out that his meeting with Prime Minister Carney in Gyeongju, ROK, last October marked a turnaround of the relationship, and placed it on a new trajectory of positive development. The two sides have had in-depth discussions on resuming and restarting cooperation across various fields, and achieved positive outcomes. The sound and steady growth of China-Canada relations serves the common interests of the two countries and contributes to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the world. With a sense of responsibility for history, for the people and for the world, the two sides should advance the China-Canada new Strategic Partnership, steer their ties onto the track of sound, steady and sustainable development, and bring more benefits to both peoples.President Xi made four points. First, the two countries should be partners that respect each other. Since diplomatic ties began 55 years ago, the relationship has weathered storms and gone through ups and downs. History offers valuable lessons and inspiration for the present. While China and Canada have different national circumstances, they should respect each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as choice of political system and development path, and adopt the right approach in their interactions. Second, the two countries should be partners that pursue shared development. The China-Canada economic and trade relations are characterized by mutual benefit and win-win, and both sides stand to gain from cooperation. China’s pursuit of high-quality development at home and high-standard opening up to the world will continually unlock new opportunities and space for China-Canada cooperation. The two sides should lengthen the list of cooperation while shortening the list of irritants, and keep strengthening the bond of common interests with more deep-going and extensive cooperation. Third, the two countries should be partners that trust each other. People-to-people understanding is the most foundational, solid and enduring way for countries to build connections. China and Canada should encourage stronger exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, tourism, and sports and at subnational levels, and facilitate two-way travel to entrench public support for strong ties. Fourth, the two countries should be partners that collaborate with each other. A divided world cannot handle the common challenges facing humanity. The true solution lies in upholding and practicing true multilateralism and building a community with a shared future for humanity. China is prepared to strengthen communication and coordination with Canada in the U.N., G20, APEC, etc. to tackle various global challenges.Prime Minister Carney noted that with a long history of friendly engagement and strong economic complementarity, Canada and China enjoy extensive common interests and opportunities. Canada wishes to build with China a new Strategic Partnership that is strong and enduring so as to deliver greater benefits to the two peoples. Under the leadership of President Xi, China has seen rapid economic growth and made significant progress in innovation, which provide strong impetus for global growth. The Canadian side reaffirms the one-China policy. It is committed to working with China in the spirit of mutual respect and partnership to expand and strengthen cooperation in economy and trade, energy, agriculture, finance, education, climate change, etc. Multilateralism underpins global security and stability, and the Global Governance Initiative put forward by President Xi is important. Facing a fast-changing and turbulent world, Canada would like to intensify multilateral coordination with China to uphold multilateralism and the authority of the U.N. and to promote international peace and stability.After the meeting, the two sides issued the Joint Statement of the China-Canada Leaders’ Meeting.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On the morning of January 16, 2026, President Xi Jinping accepted credentials presented by 18 foreign ambassadors at the Great Hall of the People (GHP) in Beijing.Having been greeted by the guard of honor standing in solemn formation outside the North Gate of the GHP and the sounding of welcoming horns, the ambassadors, arriving in succession, passed through the flag array, and walked up the white marble stairs.In front of the giant painting “The Splendor of Our Land,” President Xi Jinping accepted the credentials presented by the ambassadors and took photos with them one by one.They are: Amb. Selcuk Unal of Türkiye, Amb. Wolf Dietrich Heim of Austria, Amb. Peter Wilson of the United Kingdom, Amb. Ahmad T. A. Berwari of Iraq, Amb. Koula Sophianou of Cyprus, Amb. Gaetan Siew Hew Sam of Mauritius, Amb. Milan Lajciak of Slovakia, Amb. Kojo Bonsu of Ghana, Amb. Tonata Itenge-Emvula of Namibia, Amb. Ro Jae Hun of the Republic of Korea, Amb. Anibal Cabral of Uruguay, Amb. Krystyna Marty Lang of Switzerland, Amb. Jawad Awad of Palestine, Amb. Carlos Vasquez of Peru, Amb. Milad Raad of Lebanon, Amb. Mamina Cyprien Sylvestre of the Republic of the Congo, Amb. Mapaballo Lydia Mile of Lesotho, and Amb. Zaw Win Myint of Myanmar.After the ceremony, President Xi delivered remarks to the ambassadors at the Beijing Room of the GHP.President Xi welcomed the foreign ambassadors to assume their new posts in China, and asked them to convey his best wishes to the leaders and peoples of their respective countries. He encouraged the ambassadors to travel widely across the country, gain a full and in-depth understanding of the real and multifaceted China, and actively contribute to the deepening of friendship and cooperation between China and their countries.President Xi noted that China today is forging ahead with courage and determination on the new journey of Chinese modernization. The 14th Five-Year Plan has been successfully completed, China’s economic output has crossed key thresholds, scientific and technological innovation has yielded a wealth of outcomes, the country is now dotted with clear waters and green mountains, and heart-warming improvements have been made in the people’s living standards. The recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan are the blueprint for China’s economic and social development over the next five years and will unlock a growing array of opportunities for the world. China will open its doors still wider, and inject greater certainty and fresh momentum into the world through its high-quality development, so that countries will realize common development and shared prosperity.President Xi stressed that in today’s world, changes unseen in a century are gathering pace, the international landscape is beset by transformation and turbulence, and global challenges are becoming more pronounced. Division, confrontation, and zero-sum contest lead nowhere; it is unpopular to plunge the world again into the law of the jungle. Pursuing global solidarity and cooperation represents the only right path forward. The Global Governance Initiative I put forward aims to foster a more just and equitable global governance system. China will always stand on the right side of history, act with the interests of the people at heart and the greater good of the world in mind, and work with all countries to build a community with a shared future for humanity.Wang Yi was present at the above events.

Recently, President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping announced the appointment of the following new Ambassadors in line with decisions adopted by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress:I. Jing Quan was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of the Philippines, replacing Huang Xilian.II. Shen Bo was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, replacing Tan Jian.III. Jiang Wei (female) was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to Antigua and Barbuda, replacing Zhang Yanling (female).IV. Li Xiang was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Mali, replacing Chen Zhihong.V. Yang Xin was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the State of Kuwait, replacing Zhang Jianwei.VI. Zhao Yong was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Sierra Leone, replacing Wang Qing.VII. Kang Yan (female) was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Slovenia, replacing Wang Shunqing.VIII. Yang Yirui was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Portugal, replacing Zhao Bentang.IX. Jia Guide was appointed Permanent Representative and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland, replacing Chen Xu.

On January 7, 2026, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from a U.S. youth education exchange delegation comprised of teachers and students from the Diamond Minds Transformational Leadership Academy in Miami, Florida, the University of Florida, and Miami-Dade College.Xi Jinping said he was pleased to learn that the teachers and students of the exchange delegation had a pleasant and rewarding journey in China, and felt their strong interest and sincere feelings for Chinese culture.Xi Jinping noted that the hope of China-U.S. relations lies in the people, and its future depends on the youth. Since the launch of the initiative to invite 50,000 young Americans to China for exchange and study programs over a five-year period (hereinafter referred to as "50,000 in five years"), over 40,000 U.S. youth have actively participated, opening a window for them to understand the real China and building a bridge to carry forward the friendship between the two peoples. This fully demonstrates that friendly exchanges and cooperation are the shared aspiration of the people of both China and the United States. Xi Jinping said he looks forward to more American youth joining the cause of China-U.S. friendship, becoming a new generation of envoys for friendship between the two countries, and making greater contributions to enhancing people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States and promoting the development of bilateral relations.Recently, the teachers and students of the U.S. youth education exchange delegation wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping, reviewing their visit to China in October 2025 and expressing gratitude for the "50,000 in five years" initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, which has provided a valuable opportunity to enhance mutual understanding between the youth of the two countries.

On January 9, 2026, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang met with Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company of the United States Robert Alan Iger in Beijing.Noting that China’s economy is deeply integrated into the world economy, Ding Xuexiang said that the better China develops, the more benefits all parties will gain. China’s 14th Five-Year Plan has been successfully completed, with significant new achievements across various undertakings, making important contributions to global development. The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has outlined the blueprint for China’s development over the next five years. China will steadfastly promote high-quality development, expand high-standard opening up, and continuously optimize the business environment. China welcomes enterprises from all countries, including Disney, to continue investing in China and exploring the Chinese market, actively participate in Chinese modernization, and share China's opportunities to achieve greater development.Robert Alan Iger said that Disney is confident in China's development and will continue to expand its investment in China and better promote exchanges and cooperation between the United States and China.

On the afternoon of January 5, 2026, President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea, who is on a state visit to China.President Xi Jinping offered sincere New Year wishes to the ROK People. President Xi Jinping pointed out that he and President Lee Jae Myung have met twice and exchanged visits, demonstrating the importance both sides attach to China-ROK relations. As friends and neighbors, China and the ROK should conduct more frequent exchanges and closer communication. The Chinese side has always viewed its relationship with the ROK as a matter of importance in its neighborhood diplomacy, and China’s policy on the ROK has maintained continuity and stability. China stands ready to work with the ROK to steer the course of friendly cooperation, promote mutual benefit and win-win results, and bring the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership forward along the track of sound development, so as to deliver tangible benefits to both peoples and inject positive energy into peace and development of the region and the wider world.President Xi Jinping stressed that China and the ROK have long cherished peace and upheld harmony without uniformity, transcended differences in social system and ideology, and achieved mutual success and shared progress. The two sides should carry forward this fine tradition, continue to enhance mutual trust, respect each other’s choices of development path, accommodate each other’s core interests and major concerns, and stay committed to properly resolving differences through dialogue and consultation. The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee deliberated on and adopted the recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan, laying out a blueprint for China’s development in the coming five years while providing vast opportunities for countries around the world. China and the ROK have close economic ties, deeply integrated industrial and supply chains and mutually beneficial cooperation. The two countries should foster greater synergy between development strategies, strengthen policy coordination, make the pie of common interests bigger, and deliver more cooperation outcomes in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, green industries and the silver economy. It is important for the two sides to boost people-to-people exchanges and intensify interactions at the subnational level and in such areas as youth, media, sports, and think tanks, so that the bilateral relations will enjoy strong public favor.President Xi Jinping noted that as changes unseen in a century are unfolding at a faster pace, the world is undergoing greater transformation and turbulence. China and the ROK shoulder important responsibilities in safeguarding regional peace and promoting global development. Both countries, with broad common interests, should stand firmly on the right side of history and make correct strategic choices. Over 80 years ago, China and the ROK made great sacrifices in resisting Japanese militarism and achieved the victory. Today, it is all the more important for the two sides to join hands to defend the victorious outcomes of World War II, and safeguard peace and stability of Northeast Asia. Having benefited from economic globalization, China and the ROK should jointly oppose protectionism, practice true multilateralism and contribute to building an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.President Lee Jae Myung sent best New Year wishes to the Chinese people. President Lee Jae Myung noted that the ROK and China are close neighbors with long-standing ties. The two countries stood together against Japanese militarist aggression, and the ROK side appreciates China’s protection of former sites of the Korean Independence Movement in China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have fostered close ties of cooperation with fruitful results. The ROK side attaches great importance to its relations with China. Taking the first event of heads-of-state diplomacy in the new year as an opportunity, the ROK side is ready to cement the momentum of a full recovery of bilateral ties, seek common ground while putting aside differences, deepen the ROK-China strategic cooperative partnership, and work with China to open up new prospects of the bilateral relationship. The ROK side respects China’s core interests and major concerns and stays committed to the one-China stance. Economic and trade cooperation between the ROK and China has contributed to the economic and social development of each side. The ROK looks forward to seizing the opportunities brought by China’s 15th Five-Year Plan and working for more outcomes of bilateral practical cooperation. The two countries should promote exchanges between the two peoples, and enhance understanding and mutual trust. The ROK stands ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with China to contribute to the prosperity and development of the world. He wished the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting to be hosted by China this year a full success.After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of 15 cooperation documents in science and technology, ecological environment, transportation, economy and trade, among others.Prior to the talks, President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan, held a welcoming ceremony for President Lee Jae Myung and his wife, Madame Kim Hye Kyung, in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People.As President Lee Jae Myung arrived, a guard of honor lined up in salutation. The two heads of state stepped onto a stand, after which a military band played the national anthems of China and the ROK as a 21-gun was fired in Tian’anmen Square. President Lee Jae Myung reviewed the guard of honor of the People’s Liberation Army and watched the march-past in President Xi Jinping’s company.In the evening, President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan hosted a welcome banquet for President Lee Jae Myung and Madame Kim Hye Kyung in the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.Wang Yi was present at the above events.

On January 8, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.Xi Jinping noted that organizing the Year of People-to-People Exchanges on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Africa is an important consensus reached between him and African leaders, and marks a significant step to further cement public support for China-Africa friendship at a new historical starting point.Xi Jinping emphasized that exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations constitute an inexhaustible driving force for the progress of human civilization as well as world peace and development. The two great civilizations of China and Africa have been enriching each other for thousands of years, serving as the historical and intellectual source of China-Africa friendship.Xi Jinping expressed the hope that both sides will seize the Year of People-to-People Exchanges as an opportunity to carry forward traditional friendship, strengthen mutual learning among civilizations, expand people-to-people exchanges, especially among the youth, deepen exchange of governance experience, and jointly advance modernization. Through these efforts, the two sides can promote closer bonds among the over 2.8 billion people in China and Africa, pooling their hearts, minds and strengths, and make new contributions to the Global South's solidarity in addressing global challenges, promoting the common values of humanity, and advancing the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

On January 8, 2026 local time, the launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges was held at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa. Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the event, read out a congratulatory letter from President Xi Jinping and delivered a keynote speech. Foreign Minister Jean-Claude Gakosso of the Republic of the Congo, the African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde successively addressed the ceremony. More than 200 participants attended the event, including senior officials from the AU Commission and AU institutions, diplomatic envoys from African countries to the AU, high-level representatives of the United Nations agencies, and government officials and representatives from various sectors of Ethiopia.Wang Yi said that launching the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges is an important initiative jointly agreed upon by President Xi Jinping and African leaders. In his congratulatory letter, President Xi Jinping elaborated on the significance of mutual learning among civilizations in advancing modernization for China and Africa and outlined the direction and principles of China-Africa people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation, which fully demonstrated deep reflections on human history and civilization and provided important guidance for building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.Wang Yi said that China-Africa relations boast a long history, and that the China-Africa traditional friendship has grown stronger over time. The ancient Silk Road and the magnificent expeditions of Zheng He enabled the two sides to get to know each other, while their shared struggle for national liberation and state independence in modern times forged a brotherly bond. Today, their active exploration for development and revitalization has deepened the bond of a community with a shared future. In recent years, under the joint guidance of leaders on both sides, China-Africa people-to-people and cultural exchanges have flourished and delivered fruitful results, brimming with vitality. It is gratifying to see that the people of China and Africa are growing ever closer, China-Africa cooperation is expanding in scope, and the friendship between China and Africa is deepening. Facts have shown that people-to-people exchanges form the most solid foundation of China-Africa friendship, while mutual learning among civilizations serves as the strongest driving force for China-Africa cooperation.Wang Yi stated that the world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, with major historical shifts taking place in the international landscape. The Global South, represented by China and Africa, is developing and rising irresistibly. Meanwhile, the world remains far from peaceful. The law of the jungle runs counter to international law and the basic norms of international relations, while power politics and acts of bullying infringe on the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries. In the face of a turbulent world, China and Africa more than ever need to uphold fairness and justice, strengthen solidarity and mutual support, and enhance exchanges and cooperation. Both sides should prioritize development, be fellow travelers in advancing modernization, and make China's vast market a great opportunity for Africa. Both sides should put the people first, act as go-getters in serving the people, and continuously strengthen the affinity bond between the 2.8 billion people of China and Africa. Both sides should uphold mutual learning and exchanges, act as doers in exchanges on governance, and inject more vibrant spiritual energy into the steady and long-term development of China-Africa cooperation. Both sides should also embrace openness and inclusiveness, be good partners with a shared future, and make contributions of China and Africa to the progress of human civilization.Wang Yi said that both China and Africa are at a critical stage of their respective development and revitalization, with vast space for cooperation and even brighter prospects. Wang Yi called on both sides to take the launch of the China-Africa Year of People-to-people Exchanges as an opportunity to uphold their original aspiration of friendship, solidify the foundation of cooperation, continuously enhance the substance of the all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, and jointly embrace a brighter future for China-Africa relations and the Global South.African leaders said that the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges is an important step by both sides to implement President Xi Jinping's major concepts and initiatives, emphasizing that President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter greatly inspired the African side, offering hope and a vision for the future. They expressed confidence that the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges will open a new chapter in Africa-China relations, deepen dialogue between the two civilizations, enhance exchanges of ideas, and further strengthen bonds between the peoples. African countries stand ready to seize this opportunity to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in such fields as culture, education, tourism, arts, and among the youth, and to continue advancing Africa-China relations.The African leaders noted that the peoples of Africa and China are as close as brothers, and that Africa-China cooperation is mutually beneficial. They spoke highly of the tradition of Chinese foreign ministers making Africa the destination of their first overseas visit each year, expressed sincere admiration for China's remarkable development achievements, and conveyed gratitude for China's support and assistance to Africa. Since the establishment of the FOCAC, both sides have made tireless efforts and achieved fruitful results in economy and trade, connectivity, agriculture, education, telecommunications, and other areas, contributing to the implementation of the AU's development agenda. The African side expressed willingness to deepen cooperation with China within the FOCAC framework and the Belt and Road Initiative to achieve common development. The current international situation is marked by frequent turmoil, and the international order is facing severe challenges. The African side voiced support for the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and called on both sides to stand united against hegemonism, jointly uphold the international order, and safeguard world peace. Long live the friendship between Africa and China!Wang Yi also joined African leaders in unveiling the logo for the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.Prior to the launching ceremony, Wang Yi had friendly exchanges with Taye Atske-Selassie Amde and Jean-Claude Gakosso.

On December 31, 2025, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged messages of New Year greetings.Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Chinese government and people, extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Vladimir Putin and the Russian people. Noting that the year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, Xi Jinping said China and Russia have solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union and the World Anti-Fascist War, sending a powerful message that peace will prevail, justice will prevail, and the people will prevail. Xi Jinping said that the year 2025 also marks a concrete step in the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, recalling that they met in Beijing and Moscow respectively this year, where they exchanged in-depth views on major issues of mutual concern. The reciprocal visa-free policies between the two countries have been implemented, the construction of the energy corridor is progressing steadily, and cooperation in emerging sectors is flourishing. China and Russia have supported each other within the United Nations and other multilateral frameworks, contributing their wisdom and strength to reform and improve global governance.Noting that 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, Xi Jinping said that 2026-2027 will be designated as the China-Russia Years of Education. Xi Jinping expressed his readiness to continue maintaining close exchanges with President Vladimir Putin to jointly push for continuous new progress in bilateral relations in the new era.President Vladimir Putin extended sincere holiday greetings to President Xi Jinping and wishes the Chinese people happiness and good health. Vladimir Putin said that over the past year, the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has maintained a sound development momentum and achieved fruitful results. He met with President Xi Jinping twice, jointly commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over German Nazism and Japanese militarism, and reached a series of important common understandings. Russia and China have actively expanded economic and trade cooperation, with major cooperation projects progressing steadily. The mutual visa exemption between the two countries has greatly facilitated people-to-people exchanges. Next year, the two countries will jointly launch the Russia-China Years of Education. President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to continue maintaining close communication with President Xi Jinping on bilateral relations and major international issues.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin exchanged messages of New Year greetings. Li Qiang said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has been further deepened and solidified. China is ready to work with Russia to fully implement the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state and push for more results in practical cooperation between the two countries. Mikhail Mishustin stated that the two governments have created favorable conditions for implementing promising cooperation projects, and he believes that the new year will bring new opportunities for fully implementing the strategic plans set by the two heads of state.

On December 22, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Jose Antonio Kast on his election as President of the Republic of Chile.Xi Jinping noted that Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. The two countries have consistently upheld mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, and shown mutual understanding and support on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns. Practical cooperation across various fields has yielded fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. China-Chile relations have long been at the forefront of China's relations with Latin American countries. It is a broad consensus among all sectors of society in both countries to continue advancing the development of China-Chile relations. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Chile relations and is ready to work with President-elect Jose Antonio Kast to carry forward the traditional friendship and continuously take the China-Chile comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples.