In a vibrant meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sat down with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna to talk about boosting ties between the Chinese mainland and Estonia. This get-together comes as the two sides gear up to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year 🎉.
Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland’s Central Committee, praised Estonia for its mix of rich history and youthful energy. “People from the Chinese mainland and Estonia share a tradition of friendship,” he said, highlighting that despite differences in culture, history, and national conditions, there are no major unresolved issues between them.
He added that the recent conclusion of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee has put a clear strategic plan in place for the next five years. The Chinese mainland is set to push deep reforms, ramp up high-level opening-up, and drive innovation-led development—moves that could inject fresh momentum into global markets 🌐💡.
With the 35th anniversary on the horizon, Wang Yi said it’s the perfect moment to deepen the partnership. “Let’s dial up exchanges at all levels, build more political trust, and create win-win opportunities,” he noted, urging both sides to boost cooperation in trade, culture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Regarding the Taiwan issue, Wang Yi reiterated that Taiwan is an inseparable part of the Chinese mainland’s territory. He stressed that no country would tolerate violations of its sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the one-China principle forms the political basis for diplomatic relations and urging Estonia to uphold this policy through concrete actions.
Looking beyond Estonia, Wang Yi pointed to 2025 as the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Chinese mainland and Europe. He emphasized that differences in political systems don’t have to mean rivalry. Instead, he proposed negotiating free trade agreements with European members, aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with the EU’s Global Gateway plan, and teaming up to reform and strengthen global governance 🌍🤝.
Wang Yi wrapped up by hoping Estonia would play a constructive role in helping Europe reassess its approach to the Chinese mainland—one grounded in mutual respect and rational engagement. “Together, we can build a future where cooperation wins,” he said.
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Wang Yi urges strengthening mature and stable China-Estonia relations
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