Chinese premier and Xi meet Austrian chancellor Stocker, 6 Nov 2026

The statements

China

• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun’s Regular Press Conference on October 30, 2026 2026-10-30 · mfa · one of several topics in this statement

  China says Chancellor Stocker will visit China from 2 to 7 November, including Shanghai and the China International Import Expo and talks in Beijing. The spokesperson describes Austria as a friendly strategic partner and says China wants to deepen ties and help stabilise China-Europe economic and trade relations.

• Chinese premier holds talks with Austrian chancellor 2026-11-06 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Li Qiang said the 55-year-old diplomatic relationship has featured mutual respect and win-win cooperation and that China wants to consolidate political trust and expand all-round cooperation. Stocker said Austria is committed to the friendly strategic partnership and wants deeper practical cooperation.

• Xi says a growing China can be partner to help Europe tackle challenges 2026-11-06 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Xi says a growing China is a partner that can help Europe address its challenges and calls for cooperation and dialogue on trade frictions. Stocker says Austria commits to the friendly strategic partnership with China, adheres to the one-China policy, and hopes EU-China trade differences are resolved through candid dialogue.

• Chinese premier holds talks with Austrian chancellor 2026-11-06 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Li Qiang said China is ready to open more market opportunities, import more Austrian goods and support Chinese investment in Austria, asking for a fair and non-discriminatory business environment. Stocker said Austria wants deeper economic and trade cooperation and noted China is one of its most important trading partners.

• Xi says a growing China can be partner to help Europe tackle challenges 2026-11-06 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Xi says China is ready to expand practical cooperation in emerging fields with Austria and calls for more people-to-people exchanges. Stocker calls for stronger cooperation in trade, investment, science, tourism and culture, and for raising bilateral relations to new heights.

• Chinese premier holds talks with Austrian chancellor 2026-11-06 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Li Qiang said Austria, as an EU member, should help promote a rational and pragmatic EU policy towards China. Neither side's position on this is further elaborated in the text.