Ambassador Cai Run Delivers a Speech at the College of Europe

On September 30, 2025, Ambassador Cai Run, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, delivered a speech at the College of Europe. The event was presided over by Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe and former High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy. Approximately 150 diplomats and students […]

The Mission of China to the EU Holds a Youth Concert Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of China-EU Diplomatic Relations

On September 23, 2025, the Chinese Mission to the EU held a concert entitled “Melodies of Youth” at Flagey in Brussels. Ambassador Cai Run, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, attended the event and delivered a speech. Nearly 800 guests were present, including Ms. Li Yan, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning China-Related Remarks by Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission

Q: Kaja Kallas, the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Commission, said that China stands with Russia, Iran, and North Korea during the September 3 commemoration. It isn’t just anti-Western optics but is also a direct challenge to the international system built on rules. What’s your comment? A: The statements by […]

Chinese Mission to the EU Holds Symposium to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War

On September 1, 2025, the Chinese Mission to the EU held a symposium to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Ambassador Cai Run, Head of the Chinese Mission to the EU, delivered a speech at the symposium. The event brought together directors and experts from mainstream European media outlets and renowned […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning EEAS Spokesperson’s Statement on Hong Kong

Q: The spokesperson of the European External Action Service (EEAS) recently issued a statement concerning the extraterritorial arrest warrants issued by the Hong Kong Security Police. What is China’s comment? A: China strongly deplores and firmly opposes the EEAS’ irresponsible statement regarding the legitimate law enforcement activities of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning Cybersecurity-related Negative Remarks Against China by the EU and NATO

Q: On May 28, the official websites of the European External Action Service and the NATO Secretariat published statements, alleging that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic had been targeted by a cyberattack carried out by a hacking group associated with China, and that there is a growing pattern of malicious cyber activities stemming from China. What […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning China-Related Content in The European Parliament Reports

Q: On April 2, 2025, the European Parliament adopted its 2024 annual reports on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy, both of which contain numerous references to China. What is China’s comment? A: The statements in the European Parliament’s reports constitute a gross interference in China’s […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning the Statement of the European External Action Service on Taiwan

Q: The Spokesperson of the European External Action Service (EEAS) released a statement on April 1, 2025 about China’s military drills around Taiwan. What is your comment? A: Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory. The Taiwan question is purely China’s internal affair that brooks no external interference. What undermines the peace and stability across the […]

UN officials raise alarm over escalating violence in northwest Syria

This article is published in association with United Nations. A sharp escalation in fighting in Syria’s Aleppo Governorate has displaced thousands and caused heavy civilian casualties, prompting urgent warnings from senior UN officials about the growing humanitarian crisis and threat to regional stability. The alarm comes amid a sharp escalation in fighting in the Aleppo Governorate, […]

The Chinese Mission to the EU and the Chinese Embassy in Belgium co-host a reception in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China

This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. On September 25, 2024, the Chinese Mission to the EU and the Chinese Embassy in Belgium co-hosted a reception in Brussels to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Present were Zhu Jing, Chargé d’affaires a.i. […]

China, a fully fledged modern socialist country by 2050?

On the third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China which took place on July 18 the main result that drew the world’s attention was that China aims to become a fully modernized socialist country and economy by the middle of this century. Ambitious? Reviewing the significant miracles that […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning the China-related Content in the NATO Washington Summit Declaration

This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. Q: On 10 July, the NATO Washington Summit Declaration claims that China’s ambitions and coercive policies continue to challenge NATO’s interests, security and values. It hypes up China-Russia relations undercutting and reshaping the rules-based international order, and asserts that China has become a […]

One Chinese Family Across Two Sides of the Taiwan Strait

This article was written for The Sting by guest writer Wen Ying, a Beijing-based commentator observer of international affairs. The opinions expressed belong to the writer. Two weeks after the People’s Republic of China declared its founding, 13-year-old Gao Binghan found himself on a ship leaving China’s mainland and heading across the sea. Gao was […]

Keynote Speech by Minister PENG Gang at the CCCEU 2024 Europe-China Business Summit (14th June 2024)

This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Dear friends, Good afternoon! It gives me great pleasure to join you at the CCCEU 2024 Europe-China Business Summit. I am delighted to be among friends, both old and new, for face-to-face exchanges on promoting China-EU pragmatic […]

Ambassador’s Fu Cong farewell speech: Let’s Join Hands in Building Bridges of Friendship and Cooperation between China and Europe

Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Farewell Reception Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening. Thank you all for gracing my farewell reception. It is with a heavy heart that I begin my speech today. I still remember the day when I first arrived in Brussels on a wintry morning of December 2022.  […]

Excerpts from the Press Conference of China’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on March 7 2024

This article was first published at the website of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China On March 7, 2024, a press conference was held on the margins of the Second Session of the 14th National People’s Congress at the Media Center, during which Member of the Political Bureau of the […]

An Idea for the EU’s New Year’s Resolutions

This article is brought to you in association with the European Economic and Social Committee.This article is an editorial contribution by Ms. Wen Ying, a freelance writer based in Beijing with a focus on the Chinese economy. The opinions expressed within reflect the writer’s views. It is that time of the year again—making plans, setting goals, and envisioning a better self.  But it is always a good idea to […]

Full text: Communist Party of China Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements

This article was initially published at Xinhua. BEIJING, Nov. 10 (Xinhua) — China’s State Council Information Office on Friday released a white paper titled “CPC Policies on the Governance of Xizang in the New Era: Approach and Achievements.”Please see the attachment for the document. 

The first 10 years of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Can a China-led global economy balance out Washington’s imperialism and find the world’s equilibrium?

Yesterday, the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation (BRF) concluded in Beijing, with the attendance of officials from 130 countries, including heads of state and the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Gutteres. China presented the accomplishments of the BRI around the world during the past decade nurturing global growth. The third […]

China strongly dissatisfied with Europe’s anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric vehicles: MOC spokesperson

This article was initially published at Xinhua Net BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction over a decision by the European Commission to launch an anti-subsidy probe into Chinese electric passenger vehicles. “This countervailing duty investigation from Europe is based only on subjective assumptions about so-called subsidies […]

China News: Speech by Ambassador Fu Cong at the Reception Celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

Ambassador Cao Zhongming,  Deputy Secretary-General Mr. Enrique Mora,  Chairwoman a.i. of the Management Committee Ms. Theodora Gentzis, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Friends, Good evening! It is my great pleasure to get together with all of you tonight to celebrate the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On behalf of […]

The Chinese Mission to the EU and Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium co-hosting a reception to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

This article was initially published at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. On the night of July 19, 2023, the Chinese Mission to the European Union and Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium co-hosted a reception to celebrate the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The reception, […]

While Blinken blinks on betterment of US-China relations, the EU promulgates Cold War II?

What is striking is that the US and EU don’t seem aligned at this point in time. Blinken’s recent visit in Beijing went super well creating fertile ground for catching up US-China relations and making them stronger, with both sides leaving ample space for betterment and restoration of the fragile ties of the world’s biggest […]

Spokesperson of the Chinese Mission to the EU Speaks on a Question Concerning European Parliament’s Resolution on Hong Kong

This article was published first at the website of the Chinese Mission to EU. Q:On June 15, the European Parliament adopted a resolution, criticizing the  deterioration of fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and judicial independence in Hong Kong, calling on Chinese authorities to repeal the National Security Law, and urging the Hong Kong Government […]

“China poses the greatest challenge of our age”, paradoxically parroted at G7 Hiroshima the UK Premier Sunak who is an Indian immigrant against immigration

Hiroshima, the historical place that the US utterly destroyed with atomic bombs some 80 years ago, is the same place whereby last weekend the 6 members of G7, including the once bombarded Japan, gathered to parrot loudly US messages on the world. Ironic? Realistic, it is how the way history works in circles, always amusing […]

Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon Launched in Brussels

On May 4, Tea For Harmony – Yaji Cultural Salon was launched at the China Cultural Center in Brussels. The event was co-organized by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, and the Chinese Mission to the EU. Nearly 100 Chinese and foreign guests attended the event, including Fu Cong, Head of the […]

Emmanuel Macron: Can a French alone rejuvenate the EU-China relations?

Last week the trilateral meeting in Beijing between China’s President Xi, French President Macron and the President of the European Commission Von der Leyen was a much anticipated and needed sign of renaissance in the relations of the EU and China, two of the world’s largest economies. It is positive to see that finally sanity […]

Can it be that EU’s Von der Leyen goes to DC to be told how to do her job?

Here we go again, Ursula von der Leyen, EU’s unelected by the people chief is packing her suitcase for Washington this week to be told by the 81 year old US President Biden how to do her job; at least the latter was elected. This time the US spreads rumours about “intelligence” that China is […]

China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis

This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China 1. Respecting the sovereignty of all countries. Universally recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, must be strictly observed. The sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries must be effectively upheld. […]

The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper

This article was originally published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. I.Background The issue of security bears on the well-being of people of all countries, the lofty cause of world peace and development, and the future of humanity. Today, our world, our times and history are changing in ways […]

How big a threat can a Chinese balloon be to the almighty US security?

The story about China’s weather-forecast balloon that had technical problems due to the weather and strayed uncontrollable over the American airspace and most of all its shooting-down by a US aircraft is exactly as much funny as serious when it comes to the stability of this shaky world. That a weather forecast balloon can have […]

Bend It Like Scholz: Can Germany show the way to heal the EU-China relations?

That the EU-China relations have been facing challenges is not news. Lately we have been witnessing a change of course in the EU’s stance towards its biggest trade partner. Just a couple of years ago the EU started this turmoil by calling China “systemic rival” while the European Parliament froze the Comprehensive Investment Agreement (CAI). […]

China’s Policy toward Taiwan in the New Era

This article was written by Mr. Wang Hongjian, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the EU. The opinions expressed in this article belong to our distinguished writer. When Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi chose to visit Taiwan in disregard of China’s protest, China […]
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