2026-10-07
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.
2026-09-27
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."
2026-09-24
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.
2026-09-23
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.
2026-09-21
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.
2026-09-12
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.
2026-09-16
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.
2026-09-17
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.
2026-09-12
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.
2026-09-08
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.
2026-09-03
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.
2026-08-31
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.
2026-08-25
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.
2026-08-19
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.
2026-08-19
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.
2026-08-07
Philippine police found 5 abandoned coffins in Manila, one of which was placed outside the Chinese Communist Party embassy, bearing photos of Xi Jinping, Wang Yi and Jing Quan.
2026-08
During a visit to Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the media that China and Ukraine had signed a secret strategic cooperation agreement in 2011, raising concerns about the security risks of Ukraine purchasing Chinese weapons and drones while receiving Western aid.
2026-07-24
Wang Yi and Lavrov discussed China-Russia strategic coordination and the outcomes of the victory in World War II, among other topics; the official press release did not mention Ukraine.
2026-07-24
Wang Yi met with Araghchi, stating that the memorandum of understanding already reached must not be abandoned, and called for maintaining negotiations and properly handling the issue of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-07-23
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting of about 90 minutes in Manila, Philippines, focusing on preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September.
2026-07-23
Wang Yi met with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Manila, requesting that the UK provide a fair, just, and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises.
2026-07-22
Rubio said that he held talks with Wang Yi, that the two sides had in-depth discussions on Xi Jinping's visit to Washington in September, and that they agreed to manage differences and avoid a loss of control of the situation.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-07-22
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Philippine Foreign Minister Lazaro held their first meeting in two years during the ASEAN summit, exchanging views on the conflict near Ren'ai Reef.
2026-07-22
Wang Yi met with Rubio, and the two sides discussed core interests, the one-China principle, the consensus reached by the heads of state, and high-level exchanges in the next phase.
2026-07-21
Wang Yi met with the ASEAN Secretary-General, the Philippine Foreign Secretary, and the Indian External Affairs Minister in Manila, and chaired the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
2026-07-18
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Manila to attend an ASEAN meeting, but neither the United States nor China has yet confirmed whether Rubio and Wang Yi will hold a meeting.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
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2026-07-17
Former CCP official and commentator Du Wen revealed that Ma Zhaoxu, the current executive vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is about to take over as Foreign Minister, and the current Foreign Minister Wang Yi is about to step down.
2026-07-07
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha confirmed receiving a formal invitation from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit China, breaking the exclusive China-Russia channel.
2026-07-03
Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio, marking signs of a thaw in China-US relations.
2026-07-03
Wang Yi will visit four Nordic countries this week to further promote diplomatic relations with Europe.
2026-07
Wang Yi represented the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at an ASEAN meeting in Manila, Philippines, where Australia, the United States, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and others criticized China's position at the meeting or on related occasions.
2026-07
A woman running for the next UN Secretary-General visits China, where she is received by Wang Yi or other Chinese officials, with the relevant news released by Xinhua News Agency.
2026-07
Following an international conference in Manila, the Japanese Foreign Minister announced a brief contact with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, which was subsequently denied by Chinese officials.
2026-06-30
US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the importance of building a constructive relationship with strategic stability, based on the principles proposed by President Trump. The US statement did not mention specific issues such as Taiwan.
2026-05-28
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at UN headquarters in New York to preside over a high-level meeting on the Global Governance Initiative, claiming that the initiative has received responses from nearly 160 countries and international organizations.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-05-06
Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, calling for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the war, while reaffirming support for Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear capabilities.
2026-05-05
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi traveled to Beijing to meet with Wang Yi, with China and Iran communicating on issues including the US-Iran conflict and energy trade, while the Wall Street Journal reported that China is selling materials needed for missile programs to Tehran.
2026-05-01
Dans led a bipartisan delegation to visit Shanghai and Beijing, and held formal meetings with Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, and Wang Yi.
2026-04
Chinese senior officials went to Cambodia, with public agenda items including cracking down on cross‑border telecom fraud; Wang Yi and Dong Jun attended, while Wang Xiaohong did not join the delegation.
2026-04
Wang Yi visited North Korea in April 2026. The program links this visit with China's diplomacy toward North Korea and Xi Jinping's political calculations.
2026-02
In February 2026, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and reiterated their adherence to the one-China principle.
2026-02
After Operation Epic Fury, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with Beijing condemning the relevant military operations as "unjust and in violation of international law."
2026-01
In January of this year, Wen Jiabao personally met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi several times, demanding the clearance of internal hazards within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the covert pipelines laundering money for red families.
2025-07-03
During his visit to Germany, Wang Yi publicly stated that it is always better to talk than to fight.
2024-09-27
At the UN headquarters, Wang Yi, together with Global South countries including Brazil, South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, and Turkey, launched the Group of Friends for Peace on the Ukraine crisis.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2024-08-27
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has arrived in Beijing for two days of strategic communication with Wang Yi.
2024-07-24
Wang Yi discussed the China-Ukraine strategic partnership and bilateral trade with Kuleba, stating that China will continue to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
2024-07-18
The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CCP Central Committee concluded on July 18.
2023-07-25
The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has removed Qin Gang from his post as Foreign Minister, and Wang Yi has been reappointed as Foreign Minister.
2023-07-25
In 2023, Foreign Minister Qin Gang was removed from his post as foreign minister and later resigned from the 20th Central Committee.
2023-01-01
Wang Yi has taken over as Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, continuing to control the party's diplomatic system, while Qin Gang is responsible for the government's diplomatic department.
2022-12-30
Wang Yi stepped down as Foreign Minister, and then-Ambassador to the U.S. Qin Gang was recalled from Washington to succeed him.
2022-02-25
Wang Yi held phone calls with officials from the UK, France, and the EU, stating that NATO has expanded eastward multiple times and that Russia's security concerns should be taken seriously.