China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced that Russian veteran security bureaucrat Patrushev will visit China from the 8th to the 13th, holding talks with Wang Yi and others, with topics including China-Russia relations and maritime cooperation.
The front page of People's Daily published an article by Wang Yi titled "Pioneering the Right Way for Major Powers to Get Along, Writing a New Chapter in the History of China-US Relations."
On September 24, Xi Jinping arrived in Washington for a state visit. Officials including Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi waited on the plane for the US side to lay out the red carpet.
On September 23, Xinhua News Agency reported that Xi Jinping had left Beijing by special plane for a state visit to the United States. His entourage included Peng Liyuan, Cai Qi, and Wang Yi, among others.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Xi Jinping was absent from the BRICS summit banquet due to illness, and Wang Yi attended on his behalf.
On September 19, The Wall Street Journal reported that Xi Jinping temporarily cancelled his attendance at the BRICS summit banquet held in New Delhi, India on September 12 due to physical discomfort, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi attending on his behalf. Official Beijing has not provided an explanation for the absence, prompting outside concerns regarding his health status and power succession, though currently there is no evidence indicating he is seriously ill.
On September 16, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, urging all parties to take measures to open the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the stability of energy transportation. Araghchi responded that Iran had reached a plan with Oman, but emphasized that the United States must first fulfill its previous commitments.
The U.S. State Department confirmed on September 18 that Secretary of State Rubio held a phone call with Chinese Communist Party Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China's Foreign Ministry said the two sides exchanged views on high-level exchanges and Middle East issues. The call took place on the eve of the Trump-Xi summit.
The Wall Street Journal reported that during the BRICS summit in India, Xi Jinping temporarily canceled a dinner due to sudden indisposition, with Wang Yi attending on his behalf, sparking external speculation about his health.
Qatar's prime minister met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and stated that it will overcome difficulties to prioritize securing China's energy supply. Program analysis believes this reflects the difficulties the Chinese Communist Party faces in energy supply, rather than obstacles for Qatar in oil exports. Qatar's move is seen as a statement that is more 'useful' than Egypt's in times of crisis.
On September 3, 2026, the South Korean government expressed serious concerns to the Chinese side over the wording in the press release on Wang Yi's visit to South Korea that stated it welcomes the peaceful coexistence of the two countries, South and North Korea, pointing out that this wording violates the principles of the joint communiqué on the establishment of diplomatic relations.
On August 29, 2026, Reuters cited an interview with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, reporting that during his visit to Finland this summer, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated face-to-face that China would never allow Russia to use nuclear weapons.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Wang Yi will hold the 25th meeting of special representatives on the China-India border issue with Indian National Security Advisor Doval in Beijing on August 25, after which Reuters reported that Xi Jinping plans to lead a large delegation to visit India.
Shortly after the regular response from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi officially arrived in South Korea for a visit. Analysts suggest this move aims to address changes in the situation on the Korean Peninsula and to pressure the South Korean side regarding issues such as the U.S.-ROK alliance and wartime operational control.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited South Korea from August 19 to 20. During his visit, he held talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and met with President Lee Jae-myung to discuss bilateral relations, the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and preparations for the APEC summit.