China's foreign ministry: China seeks friendly ties with all nations on basis of mutual respect and win-win cooperation

China's foreign ministry: China seeks friendly ties with all nations on basis of mutual respect and win-win cooperation

China's Foreign Ministry has underscored its commitment to fostering friendly relations with all nations based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation. This stance was reaffirmed during a series of high-level diplomatic engagements, including visits to India, South Korea, and Germany.

In a significant development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited India, marking the first such trip in three years. The visit aimed to bolster bilateral ties and address key concerns, such as rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines [1]. Wang emphasized the importance of mutual respect and trust in improving China-India relations, noting that both countries should explore a path of development together. This visit comes amidst a thaw in bilateral ties, which had dropped to a historic low following a deadly border clash in 2020 [1].

Similarly, South Korea expressed its desire to normalize relations with China, as a special envoy from Seoul met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The envoy, led by former parliament speaker Park Byeong-seug, handed over a letter from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to Chinese President Xi Jinping and invited Xi to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in October. The two sides agreed to work towards substantive progress on economic and supply chain cooperation [2].

In a broader context, Chinese President Xi Jinping has been actively engaging with European leaders to strengthen China-EU relations. He spoke with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, emphasizing the strategic and global significance of China-Germany relations amidst a turbulent international landscape. The leaders agreed to open a new chapter in their all-round strategic partnership, aiming to steer China-EU relations towards new progress and contribute to the stable growth of the world economy [3].

These diplomatic efforts reflect China's strategy of seeking friendly ties with all nations, emphasizing mutual respect, win-win cooperation, and the pursuit of common interests. As the global economy continues to face challenges, China's commitment to multilateralism and cooperation offers a pathway towards stability and growth.

References:
[1] https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/chinas-wang-yi-appeals-shared-093000195.html
[2] https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/08/25/south-korea-tells-china-it-wants-to-normalize-ties-boost-economic-relations-
[3] https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1334755.shtml