On December 11, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Dato Erywan Pehin Yusof, Brunei's second minister of foreign affairs, in Beijing. The two leaders highlighted plans to ramp up high-level exchanges, deepen strategic communication, and boost cooperation across multiple fields to build a stronger China-Brunei community with a shared future 🤝.
Looking ahead to 2026, which marks the 5th anniversary of the China-ASEAN comprehensive strategic partnership, Wang Yi emphasized aligning China-ASEAN development strategies. He called for open regionalism, true multilateralism, and joint resistance to unilateral bullying and Cold War mentalities. This united front aims to drive regional prosperity and stability 🌏.
Dato Erywan said Brunei welcomes next year's 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China as a key moment to:
- Strengthen high-level visits and political mutual trust
- Promote cultural and people-to-people exchanges
- Expand cooperation in manufacturing, agriculture, and fisheries
He added that in a world full of uncertainties, regional collaboration is vital to resist unilateralism and neocolonialism. He noted that China has always been the most important force in promoting regional unity and stability.
As China and Brunei look to 2026, their shared goals blend diplomacy 🌐, economic partnership 💼, and cultural exchange 🎉- a recipe for deeper ties and mutual growth.
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Wang Yi urges deepening China-Brunei mutually beneficial cooperation
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