Xi Jinping Replies to Letter from Young Sinologists
Recently, President Xi Jinping replied to a letter from young sinologists, encouraging them to serve as messengers to promote mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign civilizations.Xi Jinping noted that he was delighted to learn of their love for the Chinese language and culture, and appreciated their active role in promoting sinology studies and mutual learning among civilizations.Xi Jinping emphasized that sinology originates in China but belongs to the world, and it is a common cultural wealth shared by all humanity. He expressed the hope that the young sinologists will continue their companionship with sinology and their journey with China, deepen studies and interpretation, and present a true, multi-dimensional and panoramic view of China to the world. He called on them to serve as messengers to promote mutual understanding between Chinese and foreign civilizations and contribute their wisdom and strength to building a community with a shared future for humanity.The 2025 World Chinese Language Conference is to be held in Beijing from November 14 to 16. Recently, 61 young sinologists from 51 countries invited to the conference wrote a joint letter to President Xi Jinping, sharing their experiences and insights gained through China studies, and expressing their willingness to further their China studies and help bridge civilizations.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Comorian President Azali Assoumani on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Comoros Diplomatic Relations
On November 13, 2025, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Comorian President Azali Assoumani to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Xi Jinping noted that China was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with the Comoros. Over the past half century, no matter how the international landscape has evolved, China-Comoros relations have always maintained sound and steady growth. In recent years, the two countries have continued to consolidate political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in exchanges and cooperation across various fields, and set a fine example of equality, solidarity and mutual assistance between countries of different sizes. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Comoros relations and is ready to work with President Azali Assoumani to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship, advance the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, keep enriching the China-Comoros strategic partnership, and make greater contributions to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.Azali Assoumani said that over the 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the Comoros and China have upheld mutual respect and mutual trust, always stood together, and forged a strong and enduring friendship. The fruitful results of bilateral cooperation have profoundly changed the lives of the Comorian people. In today's world marked by changes and turbulence, the principles of respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and win-win cooperation advocated by President Xi Jinping have inspired Global South countries, including the Comoros. The Comoros appreciates China's vision of building a peaceful, just, and multipolar world, and stands ready to work with China, under the guidance of the vision of a community with a shared future for humanity, to continue promoting sustainable and inclusive development and make due contributions to advancing solidarity, cooperation, and shared prosperity between Africa and China.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to 20th Theory Seminar between the Communist Party of China and the Communist Party of Viet Nam
On November 12, 2025, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th theory seminar between the CPC and the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV).Xi Jinping noted that China and Viet Nam are good neighbors, good friends, good comrades and good partners, and are a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. Both the CPC and the CPV uphold and develop Marxism, unswervingly follow the socialist path, and lead their respective countries in the development of socialism, facing many of the same or similar tasks of the times. The two Parties have carried out in-depth exchanges of experience in governance, jointly explored socialist paths towards modernization that suit their national conditions, and worked together to adapt Marxism to their respective context and the needs of the times and promote the development of the World Socialist Movement, constantly writing new chapters of friendship of "comrades and brothers" in the new era.Xi Jinping emphasized that the theory seminar between the CPC and the CPV is an important platform for exchange and dialogue between the two Parties, playing a positive role in consolidating friendship and mutual trust, enhancing ideological consensus, and advancing the development of China-Viet Nam relations. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that both sides will stay true to the original aspiration, uphold fundamental principles and break new ground, continue to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning on governance experience, carry out in-depth theoretical discussions and academic exchanges, and jointly deepen the understanding of the laws that underlie governance by a communist party, the development of socialism, and the evolution of human society, so as to provide theoretical support for the socialist causes of both countries and the building of the China-Viet Nam community with a shared future, and make their due contributions to the noble cause of human peace and development.The 20th theory seminar between the CPC and the CPV was held in Ninh Binh, Viet Nam on the same day.
President Xi Jinping Meets with King Felipe VI of Spain
On the morning of November 12, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with King Felipe VI of Spain, who is on a state visit to China.President Xi Jinping welcomed King Felipe VI to China, and noted that both China and Spain have profound historical and cultural heritage. Over the past 50-plus years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two sides have always viewed and developed bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, respected and supported each other, and contributed to each other's success. This has set a model of pursuing amicable ties and common development by countries with different history, culture and social systems, and played an important role in promoting openness and cooperation in the world and upholding international fairness and justice. The Spanish royal family has made remarkable contributions to developing the China-Spain relationship. As the two countries celebrate the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership, King Felipe VI's state visit is of great significance to the further advancement of the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.?President Xi Jinping underscored that China values the traditional friendship with Spain and its unique role in international and regional affairs. China stands ready to work with Spain to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership with greater strategic determination, dynamism and global influence. It is important for the two sides to continue supporting each other firmly, maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic guidance, and ensure that the bilateral relationship always advances along the right path. The two sides need to further advance practical cooperation. China will import more quality products from Spain. The two sides should explore the potential of cooperation in such emerging areas as new energy, digital economy and AI, expand mutual investment and build more signature projects. The two sides could also tap into complementarity and jointly explore third-party markets such as Latin America and the Caribbean. The two sides need to strengthen people-to-people connectivity. They should enhance exchanges in culture and education, and support each other in the operation of cultural and language institutions in each other's country. China will extend the visa-free policy to Spain to facilitate people-to-people exchanges and bring the two peoples closer.?President Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. The world today is now in a new period of turbulence and transformation. The pursuit of peace and development remains an arduous task. I have put forward the building of a community with a shared future for humanity for the hope that countries could rise above differences in social systems and ideologies, build consensus through dialogue and consultation, and work together to turn the aspirations of people around the world for a better life into reality. China stands ready to work with Spain to support the U.N. in playing a central role in international affairs, safeguard the rules of free trade and the international economic and trade order, and make global governance more just and equitable, for the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.?King Felipe VI said that it is a great pleasure to pay a state visit to China at the 20th anniversary of the Spain-China comprehensive strategic partnership. Spain and China enjoy longstanding friendly exchanges. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have consistently trusted and respected each other and worked together for joint development and prosperity. China has accomplished globally recognized and admirable achievements in its development. Its successful experiences, especially in poverty alleviation and green and low-carbon development, offer great inspiration. The Spanish government is firmly committed to the one-China policy, supports China in safeguarding its territorial integrity, and stands ready to work with China to advance the comprehensive strategic partnership to bring more benefits to the two peoples and contribute even more to global peace and stability. Investment by Chinese enterprises has strongly boosted Spain's economic growth and green transition. Spain is willing to maintain close exchanges with China, in order to seize the important opportunities presented by China's?15th Five-Year Plan, and deepen cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, industry, science and technology, and green energy. King Felipe VI appreciated China for extending the visa-free policy, and expressed the readiness to strengthen cultural, linguistic and tourism exchanges in order to enhance the friendship between the two peoples. History can only move forward, and does not allow for going backward. Spain and China share highly similar philosophies on many international affairs, and both support multilateralism and the settlement of disputes through dialogue and consultation. Spain highly appreciates the four major Global Initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, and is going to work with China to respond to uncertainties in the international situation with a view to upholding international trade order and promoting the steady development of the global economy.After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of 10 cooperation documents in trade and economy, science and technology, and education, among others.Prior to the meeting, President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan, held a welcoming ceremony for King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the square outside the Eastern Entrance of the Great Hall of the People.?As King Felipe VI arrived, a guard of honor lined up in salutation. President Xi Jinping and King Felipe VI stepped onto a stand, after which a military band played the national anthems of China and Spain as a 21-gun was fired in Tiananmen Square. King Felipe VI reviewed the guard of honor of the People's Liberation Army and watched the march-past in President Xi Jinping's company.President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan hosted a welcome banquet for King Felipe VI and his wife in the evening.Wang Yi was present at the above events.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Catherine Connolly on Her Assumption of Office as President of Ireland
On November 11, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Catherine Connolly on her assumption of office as President of Ireland.Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past?46 years?since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Ireland have jointly achieved remarkable development progress through?mutual learning and friendly cooperation. In recent years, the two countries have seen close exchanges at various levels?and yielded fruitful results?in practical cooperation.?Xi?Jinping said that?he attaches great importance to the development of China-Ireland relations and stands ready to work with President Catherine Connolly to enhance political mutual trust, carry forward the traditional friendship, jointly support?multilateralism and free trade, and promote the continuous development of?the China-Ireland strategic partnership for mutually beneficial cooperation to better?benefit the two peoples.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Alassane Ouattara on His Re-election as President of C?te d'Ivoire
On November 10, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Alassane Ouattara on his re-election as President of the Republic of C?te d'Ivoire.Xi Jinping noted that China and C?te d'Ivoire are good companions and good partners on the path toward modernization. Bilateral relations have maintained a sound momentum of development, with fruitful cooperation achievements in various areas and the increasingly deepening friendship between the two peoples. The world is currently witnessing accelerated changes unseen in a century, and the strength of the Global South has been growing remarkably. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-C?te d'Ivoire relations and stands ready to work with President Alassane Ouattara to deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries and jointly promote solidarity and cooperation among the Global South.
President Xi Jinping Meets with IOC President Coventry and Honorary President for Life Bach
On the afternoon of November 9 at the Guangzhou Baiyun International Convention Center, President Xi Jinping met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry and IOC Honorary President for Life Thomas Bach, who were in China for the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games.President Xi noted that the Olympic spirit is an important part of human civilization, carries people's aspirations for a better world, and is highly consistent with China's vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity. China has always been firmly practicing, safeguarding, and promoting the Olympic spirit. In recent years, China and the IOC have supported each other in advancing sport development and got many big and great things done. Earlier this year, we gathered in Harbin for the Asian Winter Games when the city was covered in ice and snow. Today, we meet again in the warm, spring-like city of Guangzhou for the National Games. This speaks to the strong and close partnership between China and the IOC. China stands ready to deepen high-standard cooperation with the IOC and advance the Olympic Movement while developing itself into a sporting power, contribute greater wisdom and strength to global sport governance, and make further contributions to building a community with a shared future for humanity.President Xi emphasized that the National Games is China's largest-scale and highest-level multi-sport event. The Games this time is co-hosted by Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) is one of China's most open and economically dynamic regions. The goal is to develop the GBA into a strategic underpinning for China's new development paradigm, a demonstration area for high-quality development, and a pacesetter of Chinese modernization. He expressed confidence that this year's National Games will showcase not only new sporting achievements in China's new era, but also the remarkable progress of Chinese modernization in the Greater Bay Area.IOC President Coventry and Honorary President for Life Bach expressed delight at being in Guangzhou to witness the tremendous dynamism and accomplishments of Chinese modernization in the Greater Bay Area. They praised China's active commitment to the Olympic spirit and its significant contribution to the Olympic Movement. The IOC is grateful for China's long-standing, strong support and looks forward to further strengthening cooperation with China to drive the Olympic Movement and bring the Olympic spirit to a wider global audience in order to enhance solidarity among peoples and promote world peace. They expressed confidence that the upcoming National Games will be a splendid and successful event that catalyzes new advances in China's sport development.Wang Yi, Huang Kunming, and Shen Yiqin, among others, were present at the meeting.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Paul Biya on His Re-election as President of Cameroon
On November 7, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Paul Biya on his re-election as President of the Republic of Cameroon.Xi Jinping noted that China and Cameroon enjoy a traditional friendship. In recent years, the two countries have continuously deepened political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in cooperation across various fields, and firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns. Next year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Cameroon, presenting new opportunities for the development of bilateral relations. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Cameroon relations, and is ready to work with President Paul Biya to take the implementation of the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation as an opportunity to promote the in-depth development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, and better benefit the two peoples.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Samia Suluhu Hassan on Her Assuming Office as President of Tanzania
On November 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Samia Suluhu Hassan on her assuming office as President of the United Republic of Tanzania.Xi Jinping noted that China and Tanzania enjoy a profound traditional friendship. In recent years, bilateral relations have gained high-level development. The two sides have supported each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns, and achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation across various fields. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Tanzania relations, and is ready to work with President Samia Suluhu Hassan to implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, continuously advance the China-Tanzania comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership to new heights, and make greater contributions to building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with the Head of State of Samoa Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of China-Samoa Diplomatic Relations
On November 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with the Head of State of the Independent State of Samoa Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Samoa.Xi Jinping noted that the friendly exchanges between China and Samoa have a long history. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Samoa half a century ago, the two countries have always respected each other, treated each other as equals, firmly supported each other in safeguarding national independence and sovereignty, continuously deepened political mutual trust, achieved fruitful results in mutually beneficial cooperation, and expanded people-to-people and cultural exchanges, enhancing the well-being of the two peoples.Xi Jinping emphasized that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Samoa relations and is ready to work with the Head of State Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to carry forward the traditional friendship, deepen practical cooperation, and write a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Samoa.Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Samoa and China 50 years ago, bilateral relations have sustained positive development, and friendly cooperation between the two countries has constantly expanded. Samoa sincerely thanks China for its long-standing respect for Samoa's sovereignty and independence, as well as for China's valuable support for the country's sustainable economic and social development. He expressed confidence that Samoa-China relations will continue to reach new heights, and the friendship between the two peoples will keep deepening, contributing to a more prosperous and peaceful future for both countries.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Prime Minister of Samoa Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt. Li Qiang said that China attaches great importance to the development of China-Samoa relations and is ready to work with Samoa to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to expand practical cooperation across various fields and advance the continuous development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Samoa.Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt said that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Samoa and China marks an important milestone in bilateral relations. Samoa is willing to work with China to deepen partnership and cooperation, continuously lift bilateral relations to new heights, and deliver more benefits to the two peoples.