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China marks 55th anniversary of restoration of UN lawful seat at Vienna event 2026-11-08 · event: 55th anniversary of restoration of the PRC's UN seat, Vienna event, 7 Nov 2026
The Chinese mission in Vienna marked the 55th anniversary of the restoration of the PRC's UN seat, with speeches from UN and international organisation heads and statements reaffirming China's commitment to the UN and the one-China principle.
Explainer: What to know about election of delegates to 21st CPC National Congress 2026-11-08 · event: Election of delegates to CPC 21st national congress, Nov 2026
The State Council's English-language explainer describes the Communist Party of China's process for electing delegates to its 21st National Congress, scheduled for the second half of 2027, including stated standards, composition goals and procedural steps.
Xi's reply inspires Australian students to carry forward friendship 2026-11-07 · event: Xi Jinping's reply to Australian student letter, Oct 2026
Xinhua reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to 110 young Australian students who visited China in September and wrote to him, encouraging continued China-Australia friendship and people-to-people exchanges.
CPC initiates election process for delegates to 21st national congress 2026-11-07 · event: Election of delegates to CPC 21st national congress, Nov 2026
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has issued a circular launching the election of delegates to the Party's 21st national congress, planned for the second half of 2027 in Beijing. The statement sets out criteria and procedures for the election.
Chinese vice premier holds video call with U.S. treasury secretary, trade representative 2026-11-07 · event: US-China call between Bessent, Greer and He Lifeng on economic and trade relations, November 2026
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng reports a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer covering implementation of leaders' consensus and economic issues, and states that both sides agreed to strengthen the consultation mechanism.
Chinese premier chairs State Council executive meeting 2026-11-07 · events: Economic and social development targets for 2026, State Council executive meeting of 6 Nov 2026; Major infrastructure projects and the 'six networks' infrastructure plan; Investment and consumption linkage; Fiscal and financial policy coordination to boost domestic demand; Employment stability and graduate employment; Workplace safety and financial risk management; Capital market stability; Social assistance system
The State Council executive meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, called for policy implementation to meet China's economic and social development targets for the year, covering infrastructure, investment and consumption, fiscal support, employment, financial risks, capital markets and social assistance.
Chinese premier meets Gabonese president 2026-11-06 · event: Gabonese President Nguema's visit to China, 6 Nov 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Beijing during a state visit, and both sides described their bilateral relationship and plans for cooperation.
Chinese premier holds talks with Austrian chancellor 2026-11-06 · event: Chinese premier and Xi meet Austrian chancellor Stocker, 6 Nov 2026
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held talks in Beijing on 6 November 2026 during an official visit, covering bilateral trade, investment, technology cooperation, people-to-people exchanges and multilateral cooperation. Both sides referred to ongoing cooperation and signed documents on economy, trade and social security.
Xi says a growing China can be partner to help Europe tackle challenges 2026-11-06 · event: Chinese premier and Xi meet Austrian chancellor Stocker, 6 Nov 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing and both sides discussed bilateral cooperation, economic and trade ties, and people-to-people exchanges. Stocker affirmed Austria's commitment to the one-China policy and to resolving EU-China trade differences through dialogue.
China, Gabon elevate ties to community with shared future for new era 2026-11-06 · event: Gabonese President Nguema's visit to China, 6 Nov 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met in Beijing and announced the elevation of bilateral ties to a China-Gabon community with a shared future for the new era, alongside trade, development and security cooperation documents.
Chinese, Gabonese presidents attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents 2026-11-06
A short Xinhua report says Chinese President Xi Jinping and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on 6 November 2026. The text does not name the documents or their content.
Xi votes in local legislative election in Beijing 2026-11-06 · event: Xi Jinping votes in Beijing local people's congress election, 6 Nov 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping cast his ballot in a Beijing local people's congress election on 6 November 2026 and set out his views on the election process.
Chinese vice premier to chair second China-Canada economic, financial strategic dialogue in Canada 2026-11-06 · event: Second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue, Nov 2026
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced that the second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue will be held in Canada on November 9, co-chaired by Vice Premier He Lifeng and Canadian ministers.
Xi holds welcome ceremony for Gabonese president 2026-11-06
The statement reports a welcome ceremony in Beijing for the Gabonese president on a state visit to China.
Xi holds talks with Gabonese president 2026-11-06
Chinese state media reports that President Xi Jinping held talks with Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Beijing during a state visit, with photo captions only and no stated positions or substantive content.
Xi meets Austrian chancellor 2026-11-06
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing during Stocker's official visit to China. The text is a brief report of the meeting with no stated positions or substantive claims.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on November 6, 2026 2026-11-06 · events: Second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue, Nov 2026; China on trade balance and expos, 6 Nov 2026; US-China call between Bessent, Greer and He Lifeng on economic and trade relations, November 2026; China-Japan relations and Taiwan remarks by Japanese PM Takaichi, Nov 2026; China zero-tariff treatment for African countries and China-Africa trade, Nov 2026; Conviction and sentencing of former Macao lawmaker Au Kam San, 6 November 2026; US sanctions on Chinese companies over supplies to Cuba, Nov 2026; Grenada general election result, Nov 2026
China's foreign ministry spokesperson answered questions on trade, China-Japan relations, China-Africa trade, a Macao national security sentence, US sanctions over Cuba, and Grenada's election.
Vice Minister Liao Min chairs the second session of the “International Finance and Economics Lecture Series” 2026-11-05
The Ministry of Finance of China reports that Vice Minister Liao Min chaired the second session of a lecture series on the development and evolution of the international monetary system, delivered by a CICC chief economist on 29 October 2026.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on November 5, 2026 2026-11-05 · events: 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Nov 2026; Sentencing of Joshua Wong under the Hong Kong National Security Law, November 2026; Japan's revision of its security documents and defence spending, Nov 2026; US midterm elections and China-US relations, Nov 2026; Reported Chinese position on SoftBank's acquisition of ABB robotics division
At a regular press conference, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson answered questions on the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation meeting, a Hong Kong national security sentencing, Japan's security documents, China-US ties, and a reported ABB robotics deal.
Liao Min Meets with Chief Representative China of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) 2026-11-04
China's Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min met with the Chief Representative China of the Federation of German Industries (BDI) on 30 October 2026 and the two sides exchanged views on China-Germany and China-EU economic cooperation.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on November 4, 2026 2026-11-04 · events: Han Zheng trip to COP31 Antalya Leaders' Summit and Georgia, Nov 2026; Wang Yi meetings with Saudi and Iranian security officials in Beijing, Nov 2026; UK NCSC report on China and AI-enabled cyber capability, Nov 2026; Possible China-Russia-US leaders' meeting at APEC Shenzhen, Nov 2026; US midterm elections and China-US relations, Nov 2026
At a regular press briefing, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson discussed Vice President Han Zheng's travel to Türkiye (COP31 summit) and Georgia, Middle East and Gulf tensions, US-China relations, a possible three-way leaders' meeting at APEC, and a UK cyber report that named China.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on November 3, 2026 2026-11-03 · events: 9th China International Import Expo, Shanghai, 5-10 November 2026; 2026 World Internet Conference in Wuzhen; State visit of Sultan Haitham of Oman to China, Oct-Nov 2026; 37th APEC Ministerial Meeting, Session 1, 3 November 2026; Wang Yi meetings with Saudi and Iranian security officials in Beijing, Nov 2026; Reported NVIDIA restriction on data center partners
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning briefed on the CIIE, the World Internet Conference, Oman's state visit, APEC meeting format, Middle East diplomacy, and a reported NVIDIA restriction, answering questions from reporters.
Lan Fo’an attends opening ceremony of 2026 Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation 2026-11-02 · event: 2026 Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation, Nov 2026
China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an spoke at the opening of the 2026 Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation, describing regional cooperation prospects and China's economic outlook and cooperation intentions with Central Asian countries.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on November 2, 2026 2026-11-02 · events: Gabonese President Nguema's visit to China, 6 Nov 2026; DPRK tactical ballistic missile cluster warhead test, Nov 2026; FBI attribution of Binance hack to the DPRK, Nov 2026; Visits of German and Swiss presidents to China, Nov 2026; 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Nov 2026; UN First Committee resolution on peaceful uses of technology, Nov 2026; Chinese special envoys' planned visits to Middle East and Horn of Africa, Nov 2026
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning held a regular press conference on 2 November 2026 covering a Gabonese state visit, LMC and APEC meetings, DPRK and cryptocurrency-hacking questions, European visits, a UN resolution, and special envoy travel.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on October 30, 2026 2026-10-30 · events: State visit of Sultan Haitham of Oman to China, Oct-Nov 2026; UN First Committee outer space resolutions, Oct 2026; New York Times report on alleged Chinese intelligence activity, Oct 2026; Chinese premier and Xi meet Austrian chancellor Stocker, 6 Nov 2026; G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta and South Africa's participation, Oct 2026; US telecom and testing restrictions on Chinese companies, Oct 2026
At a regular press conference, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun gave information on upcoming visits (Oman, Austria, Switzerland), China's position on outer space resolutions at the UN, responses on a New York Times report, the G20 meeting, and US telecom and testing restrictions on Chinese companies.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on October 29, 2026 2026-10-29 · events: UN General Assembly resolution on US embargo against Cuba, 28 Oct 2026; Pakistan airspace closure for Taiwan-region airlines, Oct 2026; US import ban on three Chinese biotechnology companies, Oct 2026; DPRK short-range ballistic missile launch, 29 Oct 2026; US-Japan co-production of air-to-air missiles, Oct 2026; Australian comments on Chinese military buildup, Oct 2026; Sanrio cancellation of partnership with Japanese spy drama, Oct 2026
At a regular press briefing, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded to questions on the UN General Assembly vote on the US embargo against Cuba, Pakistan's airspace measure concerning Taiwan-region airlines, a US import ban on Chinese biotech firms, the DPRK missile launch, a US-Japan missile co-production deal, Australian comments on Chinese military buildup, and a Sanrio-related TV drama controversy.
Transcript of the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting Press Conference 2026-10-21 · event: APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 outcomes, press conference
China's Ministry of Finance published the transcript of a press conference by Vice Minister Liao Min and Minister Lan Fo'an on the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting, which Lan describes as a full success with a package of deliverables.
2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting Held in Hong Kong SAR 2026-10-21 · event: APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting 2026 outcomes, press conference
China's Ministry of Finance reports on the 33rd APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting held in Hong Kong SAR on 20-21 October 2026, including its outcomes and Minister Lan Fo'an's remarks on the global economy and China's economic direction.
Lan Fo’an meets EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, European Central Bank and Eurogroup presidents 2026-10-16 · event: China-EU talks on global imbalances, Bangkok, 16 Oct 2026
China's Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an met EU, ECB and Eurogroup leaders in Bangkok on the sidelines of IMF/World Bank meetings to exchange views on China-EU macroeconomic policies, global imbalances and multilateralism.
Lan Fo’an attends the 3rd G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting of 2026, and holds multiple bilateral meetings 2026-10-15 · event: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Bangkok, 15 Oct 2026
China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an attended the third G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting of 2026 in Bangkok and held bilateral discussions with several counterparts. He called for addressing geopolitical conflicts, protectionism and fragmentation, and described China's fiscal and development plans.
Lan Fo’an Attends the 114th Meeting of the WBG-IMF Development Committee 2026-10-15 · event: 114th Meeting of the WBG-IMF Development Committee, Oct 2026
China's Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an addressed the 114th WBG-IMF Development Committee meeting in Bangkok, calling for the World Bank Group to expand its development financing and private capital mobilization and to improve its governance, and describing China's economic performance and commitments.
An interview with a Ministry of Finance official ahead of the 2026 APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting 2026-10-14 · event: APEC 2026 Finance Ministers' Meeting, Hong Kong
China's Ministry of Finance previews the 33rd APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong on 20-21 October 2026, outlining its priorities, planned outcomes and side activities.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on the 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Panama 2026-10-10 · event: Panama 7.6 magnitude earthquake, 10 Oct 2026
China's Foreign Ministry expresses sympathy after a reported 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Panama and says it is monitoring the situation and assisting Chinese nationals.
Lan Fo’an attends the 11th AIIB Board of Governors Annual Meeting via video link 2026-09-29
China's Minister of Finance, Lan Fo'an, addressed the 11th AIIB Board of Governors Annual Meeting in Doha by video link, setting out China's priorities for the bank and for its own economy; an assistant minister attended in person and held bilateral meetings.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on Issue Concerning Artificial Intelligence 2026-09-26
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded to a question about the U.S. readout of a state visit that used the term 'super intelligence' rather than 'artificial intelligence'. The spokesperson said China respects the U.S. side's choice of term and called for further communication on AI.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on Japanese Politicians Paying Respects to the Yasukuni War Shrine Which Honors Class-A War Criminals 2026-08-15
China's Foreign Ministry criticises Japanese politicians, including the prime minister and cabinet members, for visiting or making offerings to the Yasukuni shrine on the anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, and urges Japan to reckon with its history.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa’s Upcoming Visit to China 2026-08-14
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson describes China-Ecuador relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership with sound growth and outlines the schedule and expectations for Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's first state visit to China.