Key facts
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway between July 2 and July 8.
- During the visit, Wang Yi is expected to hold discussions with his counterparts in each nation.
- This trip follows a meeting between Wang Yi and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Beijing on May 19, 2025.
- The discussions between Wang Yi and Rasmussen covered bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and China-EU ties.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to embark on a diplomatic tour of Nordic countries, visiting Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway from July 2 to July 8. During his trip, Wang Yi will engage in talks with his counterparts in each nation, according to a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson.
This upcoming visit follows a recent meeting between Wang Yi and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Beijing on May 19, 2025. During their discussions, both ministers acknowledged the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark, emphasizing mutual respect and equality. They highlighted the comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation guided by green development. Wang Yi expressed hope for continued high-level exchanges and enhanced political mutual trust to foster greater development in China-Denmark relations.
The two leaders also discussed cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade, scientific research, innovation, and the green economy. Wang Yi called for a fair, transparent, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises in Denmark. The conversation also touched upon the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, with Wang Yi expressing readiness to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the EU, especially as Denmark prepares to assume the rotating presidency of the EU in the latter half of the year. Both ministers also shared common understandings on upholding multilateralism and defending free trade, emphasizing the importance of the United Nations-centered international system and the multilateral trading system.