Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will embark on a pivotal diplomatic tour from June 30 to July 6, visiting the EU headquarters, Germany, and France to advance strategic dialogues amid evolving global dynamics. The visit underscores China's commitment to fostering multilateral cooperation in trade, security, and cultural exchanges with European partners.
In Brussels, Wang will co-chair the 13th China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, addressing shared challenges in climate action and economic stability. He will also meet Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot to discuss bilateral cooperation.
Germany hosts the eighth round of China-Germany Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security, where regional security frameworks and technological collaboration are expected to dominate talks with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. In France, discussions with Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will focus on revitalizing the China-France high-level dialogue mechanism, emphasizing educational partnerships and tourism revival post-pandemic.
Analysts view this tour as a strategic effort to align priorities ahead of key international summits, with implications for global supply chains and cross-continental investment flows.
