Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella
On the afternoon of November 8, 2024, President Xi Jinping held talks with Italian President Sergio Mattarella, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Italy comprehensive strategic partnership. The two sides issued an action plan to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership and agreed to uphold the time-honored Silk Road spirit and take bilateral relations into a new stage of development.?The world today is undergoing major changes unseen in a century. China and Italy, both ancient civilizations, should uphold their traditions of openness and inclusiveness, and encourage the international community to resolve differences through dialogue and rise above conflicts through cooperation, and build a beautiful world of harmonious coexistence together.Noting that mutual respect and trust, and win-win cooperation should always be the defining feature of China-Italy relations, Xi Jinping stressed that?the two sides should fully leverage the role of the China-Italy Government Committee and dialogue mechanisms in various fields, strengthen exchanges, consolidate mutual trust, continue to understand and support each other's?core interests and major concerns, and be strategic partners of mutual support.?Noting that China-Italy cultural cooperation has yielded fruitful results and is full of vitality,?Xi urged the two sides?to continue to strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, implement the new round of cultural cooperation action plans, deepen cooperation in culture and art, protection of cultural relics, translation of classical works, tourism,?education?and other fields, and make cooperation on cultural heritage sites a new highlight of China-Italy people-to-people exchanges.?The two sides need to support language teaching and youth exchanges, and work together to cultivate more envoys like Marco Polo in?the new era.?The two sides need to?remain cooperative partners helping each other succeed. China is ready to import more quality Italian products, support mutual investment by enterprises of the two countries,?and continue to advance cooperation in science, technology, environmental protection, clean energy,?aerospace?and other areas.Xi Jinping pointed out that the world today is undergoing profound changes. China and Europe,?as major forces for peace and constructive action, should stick to the right direction of strategic communication, open cooperation and mutual learning, which is in the interests of both sides and the world at large. China regards Europe as an important partner on the path toward realizing Chinese modernization. The two sides?need?to seek win-win cooperation and manage their differences properly to ensure that bilateral relations are more mature and stable, as duly expected.?China is ready to strengthen cooperation with the European side to cope with global challenges, and hopes that Italy can play a positive role in this regard.Sergio Mattarella?said that he still vividly remembers his visit to China in 2017 and the reception of President Xi Jinping's visit to Italy in 2019.?This year marks the 700th anniversary of the death of Marco Polo, whose connection with China epitomizes the long-standing friendship between the two countries and the mutual success of the two civilizations. The world today is undergoing profound changes. Human society needs to strengthen unity and mutual assistance to achieve harmonious coexistence. Italy and China should further enhance people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in such fields as culture, education, language teaching and twinning between?heritage sites, and make new contributions to promoting the exchanges and mutual learning between Eastern and Western civilizations, as well as the progress of human civilization.?Italy firmly abides by?the one-China principle?and has always?regarded?China as an important cooperative partner. Italy looks forward to working with China to take the celebration?of?the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the comprehensive strategic partnership as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, science and technology, and take bilateral relations to a new height.?Italy shares similar positions with China on many major issues. Both sides oppose protectionism, advocate mutual openness, and stand for strengthening constructive communication, solidarity and cooperation to jointly meet various challenges. Italy is willing to work closely with China in multilateral collaboration and contribute the wisdom of the two civilizations to promoting world peace and stability.After the talks, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in such?fields as?culture, science and technology, education, and twinning of world heritage sites.Before the talks, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Sergio Mattarella?at the North Hall of the Great Hall of the People.A 21-gun salute was fired at Tian'anmen Square, and honor guards lined up in salutation. As the two heads of state stepped onto the stand, the military band played the national anthems of China and Italy. Accompanied by Xi Jinping, Sergio Mattarella reviewed the guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past.On the evening of the same day, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcoming banquet for President Sergio Mattarella?and his daughter?Laura Mattarella?at the Golden Hall of the Great Hall of the People.Wang Yi was present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
On the afternoon of November 7, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with visiting?Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim?at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malaysia are not only good neighbors facing each other across the sea, but also good friends with a shared vision and good partners for common?development. During Anwar Ibrahim's?first visit to China after taking office as Prime Minister?in March last year, President Xi Jinping and?he reached important common understandings?on jointly building a China-Malaysia community with a shared future.?Over the past year and more, the two sides have maintained close exchanges and interactions at all levels, advanced mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields with high quality, and brought tangible benefits to the two peoples.?At present, both China and Malaysia are at a critical stage of national development and revitalization. The two sides should take the?celebration?of?the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the China-Malaysia Year of Friendship?as an opportunity?to?deepen and solidify?the China-Malaysia community with a shared future, help each achieve their?development goals, and make new and greater contributions?to regional prosperity and stability.Xi Jinping stressed that the two sides should?develop a high-level strategic partnership, continue to maintain close high-level exchanges, deepen exchanges on?the?experience of governance, enhance political mutual trust, and firmly support each other on issues of core interests and major concerns. China supports Malaysia in upholding strategic independence and choosing a development path suited to its national conditions. The two sides should synergize development strategies, deepen all-round and mutually beneficial cooperation, continue to promote high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, jointly implement flagship projects such as the "Two Countries, Twin Parks",?foster new growth areas of cooperation including digital economy, artificial intelligence and new energy, and explore the establishment of exchange and cooperation mechanisms for poverty reduction.?China welcomes the Malaysian side to make good use of the platform of the China International Import Expo to bring more Malaysian quality and specialty products to China.?China is?ready?to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Malaysia in higher education, culture, tourism, youth and at the subnational level, and strengthen bonds?of friendship?between the two peoples.?Both sides should advocate for the coexistence of diverse civilizations,?harmony and inclusiveness,?practice the Asian values of peace, cooperation, inclusiveness, and integration, and promote the common development of Chinese and Islamic civilizations through mutual learning and exchanges.Xi Jinping pointed out that the world is currently facing a complex and intertwined period of turmoil and has entered a new period of turbulence and transformation.?As important representatives of developing countries and emerging economies in Asia, China and Malaysia should strengthen communication and cooperation on international and regional issues, firmly support each other, jointly oppose protectionism, advance trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, advocate an equal and orderly multi-polar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, push for the reform and improvement of the global governance system, and uphold international fairness, justice and the common interests of developing countries.?China supports Malaysia in assuming the rotating chairmanship?of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year, and supports ASEAN centrality and strategic independence, to maintain the mainstream of regional cooperation in development.Anwar Ibrahim said that President Xi Jinping has put forward important concepts such as building a community with a shared future for mankind, advocated for inclusiveness and mutual learning among different civilizations, and put forward far-ranging opinions and suggestions on leading and promoting "BRICS Plus" cooperation, which reflects his deep commitment,?wisdom and sense of responsibility?for the progress of human civilization and the interests and well-being of people, and represents the common aspirations of the Global South. The Malaysian side highly appreciates and supports President Xi?Jinping's foresight and proposals.?The Malaysian government is committed to further deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership?with China?and strengthening cooperation?in such areas as information technology, digital economy and energy.?Malaysia admires China's remarkable?achievements in poverty reduction and looks forward to learning from China's experience in governance.?Malaysia and China share the same ideas and similar positions on multiple major international and regional issues. Malaysia sticks to strategic independence, and is willing to maintain close multilateral coordination with China to safeguard regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to President-elect of the United States Donald J. Trump
On November 7, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Donald J. Trump on his election as the next President of the United States.Xi Jinping noted that history tells us that both countries stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. A China-U.S. relationship with stable, healthy and sustainable development serves the common interests of the two countries and meets the expectations of the international community. It is hoped that the two sides will, in the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, enhance dialogue and communication, properly manage differences, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and find the right way for China and the United States to get along with each other in the new era to the benefit of the two countries and the world.On the same day, Vice President Han Zheng sent a congratulatory message to J.D. Vance on his election as Vice President of the United States.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to President-elect of?Botswana?Duma Boko
On November 5, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Duma Boko?on his election as President of the Republic of Botswana.Xi Jinping pointed?out that China and Botswana share traditional friendship. In recent years, bilateral relations have maintained?a sound momentum of development, with remarkable achievements in cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, clean energy, as well as medical care and public health.?Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Botswana relations and?is?ready to work with President-elect Duma Boko to take the bilateral strategic partnership to a higher level and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to President-elect of?Fiji Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu
On November 5, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu?on his election as President of the Republic of Fiji.Xi Jinping pointed out that Fiji was the first Pacific island country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic?relations?49 years ago, China-Fiji relations have made substantial progress, which has enhanced the well-being of the two peoples and promoted peace, stability and development of the region and the world at large. Xi Jinping said that he?attaches?great importance to the development of China-Fiji relations and is ready to work with?President-elect Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu?to promote the sustained, sound and steady development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
Xi Jinping Sends Message of Condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over Heavy Rainstorms and Floods in Spain
On November 2, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Spanish King Felipe VI over heavy rainstorms and floods in Spain.Xi Jinping said he was shocked to learn that severe rainstorms and floods have hit many parts in Spain, causing heavy casualties and property losses. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi Jinping expressed deep condolences to the victims and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families and the injured. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that under the leadership of King Felipe and the Spanish government, the people in the affected areas will overcome the disaster and rebuild their homes at an early date.
Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico
On the afternoon of November 1, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Slovakia, Xi Jinping said that after three-quarters of a century of development, the traditional friendship between the two countries is full of vitality, and the cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries.?Xi Jinping said, "We have decided to elevate China-Slovakia relations to a strategic partnership, which meets the future development needs of both countries and will inject new and powerful momentum into bilateral cooperation." China is ready to work with Slovakia to open a new chapter in bilateral relations and lift bilateral?relations to a higher level.Xi Jinping stressed that the two sides can continue to upgrade China-Slovakia relations in four areas.?First, deepen political mutual trust. The two sides should maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communication, adhere to mutual respect?and trust, equality and mutual benefit, and accommodate each other's core interests and major concerns.?Second, expand practical?cooperation. The two sides?should make good use of the newly established inter-governmental cooperation committee to strengthen synergy in such areas as new energy, transportation and logistics, infrastructure construction and water resources management.?China encourages capable Chinese?enterprises to invest in Slovakia and welcomes Slovak enterprises to explore the market in China. Third, promote people-to-people?and cultural?exchanges. The two sides should carry out communication and dialogue among political parties, local governments, youth, think tanks, and the media, and make good use of platforms such as the Confucius Institutes to consolidate the foundation of public opinion for China-Slovakia friendship across generations.?China has decided to grant 15-day visa-free entry to Slovak citizens. Fourth, strengthen international cooperation.?In a changing and turbulent?world, both sides should uphold true multilateralism, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order underpinned by international law, advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, embrace a vision of global governance featuring extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for?mankind.Xi Jinping stressed that China attaches great importance to China-EU relations. Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, and China-EU relations should demonstrate due maturity and stability.?Xi Jinping expressed the hope that the new EU institutions will adhere to the orientation of the China-EU partnership, follow a positive and pragmatic China policy, properly manage differences, and refrain from politicizing economic and trade issues.Robert Fico?extended congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, saying that Slovakia firmly adheres to the one-China policy and recognizes the government of the People's Republic of China as the only legitimate government representing all of China. Slovakia opposes any interference in other countries' internal affairs and advocates for respecting each country's independent choice of development path.?He said that the visit to China with a large delegation including several?important cabinet members and entrepreneurs aims to demonstrate Slovakia's strong commitment?to and willingness to?develop relations with China.?He?appreciated?China's decision to grant Slovak citizens the 15-day visa-free treatment. Slovakia supports facilitating people-to-people exchanges between the two countries?and enhancing mutual understanding,?and welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in the country and strengthen cooperation in areas such as new energy and infrastructure. Slovakia appreciates the three major global initiatives put forward by President Xi?Jinping, opposes?unilateralism and hegemonism, and is ready to?strengthen multilateral communication and cooperation with China?to improve global governance and promote the well-being of all mankind.?Slovakia is ready to strengthen inter-party exchanges and exchange of experience on governance with China, and actively promote the EU's commitment to properly?handling differences through dialogue and consultations.The two sides also had an exchange?of?views on the Ukraine crisis. Xi Jinping expounded on China's consistent principled?position, and commended?Slovakia for adopting an objective, rational and impartial stance. He welcomed Slovakia?and?more like-minded countries?to work with China?to play a positive role in promoting peace talks.?Robert Fico?stated that China's position on the Ukraine crisis is fair, objective and constructive. Slovakia is ready to join the?"Friends for Peace"?group on the Ukraine crisis and work with China to contribute to the political settlement of the crisis.After the meeting, the two sides issued a Joint Statement?between the People's Republic of China and the Slovak Republic?on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with?UAE President?Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the 40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and the UAE
On November 1, 2024, President Xi Jinping?exchanged congratulatory messages with President of the United Arab Emirates?(UAE)?Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and the UAE are good friends who trust each other and good partners for win-win cooperation.?Over the past 40 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-UAE relations have maintained sound and steady development. The political mutual trust between the two countries has been strengthened?continuously, development strategies have been further synergized, and practical cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results. The?two sides have enjoyed?close people-to-people and cultural exchanges?and maintained?effective communication and coordination in regional and international affairs.?During President?Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's state visit to China in May this year, Xi Jinping and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reached important common understandings, charting the course for the development of China-UAE relations in the next stage.?Xi Jinping said, he attaches great importance to the development of China-UAE relations and is ready to work together with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to take the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point?to?push?the China-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level, and make?greater contributions?to promoting peace and stability in the region and the world?while bringing more benefits to the two peoples.Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan?said that on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and?China, he extends his most sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Xi Jinping. He wishes for the continuous development and prosperity of both countries, and more cooperation in various fields. He said, the UAE remains committed to consolidating and developing a?comprehensive strategic partnership with China to benefit the people of both nations.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE?Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Li Qiang stated that China is ready to work hand in hand with the UAE to take the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to follow through on the important common understandings?reached between President Xi Jinping and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and continuously enrich the China-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum?said the UAE is willing?to deepen bilateral relations with China and strengthen cooperation in various fields.
Peng Liyuan Chats over Tea with Suzanne Innes-Stubb, Wife of Finnish President
On the afternoon of October 29, 2024, Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea in Beijing with Suzanne Innes-Stubb, wife of Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who accompanied President Alexander Stubb on his state visit to China.Peng Liyuan fondly recalled her experience accompanying President Xi Jinping on his visit to Finland. She noted that both China and Finland have time-honored?historical traditions and profound cultural heritages. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. She expects?the two sides to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in areas such as art and winter sports, and continuously enhance?the friendship between the two peoples.?Peng Liyuan expressed appreciation for Suzanne Innes-Stubb's active commitment to public welfare activities?and introduced China's development achievements in relevant fields. She said?that China and Finland can share valuable experience to jointly enhance the well-being of the two peoples.Suzanne Innes-Stubb expressed heartfelt?appreciation for Peng?Liyuan's warm reception and highly praised her longstanding efforts to advance?the development of?global women's?and children's causes. Suzanne Innes-Stubb also expressed her willingness to further promote friendly?exchanges in people-to-people and cultural fields between Finland and China?and contribute to deepening bilateral friendship.
