On June 11, 2025, President Xi Jinping and President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso respectively sent congratulatory letters to the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), and extended warm congratulations to the convening of the meeting.Xi Jinping pointed out that since its establishment 25 years ago, the FOCAC has strongly driven the flourishing development of China-Africa cooperation and become a model for solidarity and cooperation in the Global South. Xi Jinping recalled that in September last year, at the FOCAC Beijing Summit, he and African leaders unanimously agreed to jointly advance modernization that is just and equitable, open and win-win and eco-friendly, puts the people first, features diversity and inclusiveness, and is underpinned by peace and security, and to take ten partnership actions, steering China-Africa relations into a new stage of building an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era. Thanks to the concerted efforts of both sides, the implementation of the outcomes of the Summit has already yielded a number of encouraging early harvests. The two sides have also reached a consensus on organizing the China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges in 2026. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that this will inject new vitality into China-Africa friendly cooperation.Xi Jinping emphasized that the current international landscape is marked by intertwined changes and turbulence. China remains committed to creating new opportunities for the world through the new achievements in Chinese modernization, and providing new momentum for Africa and other Global South partners through China's big market. Through the entry into agreements on economic partnership for shared development, China implements zero-tariff measures of granting 53 African countries having diplomatic relations with China zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines, and facilitates greater access for exports from Africa's least developed countries to China. China is ready to work with the African side to further implement the ten partnership actions, strengthen cooperation in key areas such as green industries, e-commerce and payment, science and technology, and artificial intelligence, deepen cooperation in such fields as security, finance, and the rule of law, and jointly promote high-quality development of China-Africa cooperation.Xi Jinping pointed out that openness and cooperation are the right path forward, and mutual benefit is the shared aspiration of the people. Joint efforts by China and Africa to advance modernization will strongly promote solidarity and cooperation in the Global South and open up brighter prospects for the cause of peace and development around the world. He expressed hope that both sides will continue to advance the implementation of the outcomes of the Summit with solid efforts, carefully plan the future development of the FOCAC, and work hand in hand to build an all-weather China-Africa community with a shared future for the new era, contributing the strength of China and Africa to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.In his congratulatory letter, President Denis Sassou Nguesso said that since the convening of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, Africa-China strategic and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results. This Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators coincides with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the FOCAC. He pledged to make all-out efforts and work unwaveringly with President Xi Jinping to make greater progress in building an Africa-China community with a shared future and to enhance the well-being of the people on both sides. As the African co-chair of the FOCAC, the Republic of the Congo is will work with China and other Global South countries to strengthen cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, jointly build a multipolar world free from unilateralism and protectionism, and usher in a new era of universally beneficial and inclusive globalization.

On the evening of June 5, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from U.S. President Donald J. Trump.President Xi pointed out that recalibrating the direction of the giant ship of China-U.S. relations requires us to take the helm and set the right course. It is particularly important to steer clear of the various disturbances and disruptions. At the suggestion of the U.S. side, the two countries' lead officials recently held an economic and trade meeting in Geneva. It marked an important step forward in resolving the relevant issues through dialogue and consultation, and was welcomed by both societies and the international community. It proved that dialogue and cooperation is the only right choice. The two sides need to make good use of the economic and trade consultation mechanism already in place, and seek win-win results in the spirit of equality and respect for each other's concerns. The Chinese side is sincere about this, and at the same time has its principles. The Chinese always honor and deliver what has been promised. Both sides should make good on the agreement reached in Geneva. In fact, China has been seriously and earnestly executing the agreement. The U.S. side should acknowledge the progress already made, and remove the negative measures taken against China. The two sides should enhance communication in such fields as foreign affairs, economy and trade, military, and law enforcement to build consensus, clear up misunderstandings, and strengthen cooperation.President Xi emphasized that the United States must handle the Taiwan question with prudence, so that the fringe separatists bent on "Taiwan independence" will not be able to drag China and America into the dangerous terrain of confrontation and even conflict. President Trump said that he has great respect for President Xi, and the U.S.-China relationship is very important. The U.S. wants the Chinese economy to do very well. The U.S. and China working together can get a lot of great things done. The U.S. will honor the one-China policy. The meeting in Geneva was very successful, and produced a good deal. The U.S. will work with China to execute the deal. The U.S. loves to have Chinese students coming to study in America.President Xi welcomed President Trump to visit China again, for which President Trump expressed heartfelt appreciation. The two Presidents agreed that their teams should continue implementing the Geneva agreement and hold another round of meeting as soon as possible. 

On June 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Lee Jae-myung on his election as President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).Xi Jinping pointed out that China and the ROK are important neighbors and cooperation partners. Over the past 33 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have risen above the differences in ideology and social systems, moved forward hand in hand and helped each other succeed, achieving steady and sound growth in bilateral relations. This has not only enhanced the well-being of the two peoples but also made positive contributions to regional peace, stability, development and prosperity.Xi Jinping stressed that he attaches great importance to the development of China-ROK relations. In the world today, profound changes unseen in a century are unfolding at an accelerating pace and destabilizing factors in international and regional situations are increasing. Noting that both China and the ROK are major countries in the world and the region, Xi Jinping said that China is ready to work with the ROK to stay true to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, stay committed to the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, stick to the goal of mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, and continuously advance the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership to bring more benefits to the two peoples.

On the morning of June 4, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at Zhongnanhai.Xi Jinping congratulated Aleksandr Lukashenko again on his reelection as President of Belarus. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Belarus are true friends and good partners. The two countries have always treated each other with sincerity and engaged each other with trust. Noting that China and Belarus share enduring traditional friendship, unshakable political mutual trust and comprehensively advancing cooperation in all fields, Xi Jinping said China always views and develops its relations with Belarus from a strategic and long-term perspective. China is ready to work with Belarus to ensure the steady and sustained growth of bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation. Both sides should further strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly oppose hegemonic, domineering and bullying acts, and uphold  international fairness and justice.Aleksandr Lukashenko said that this is his 15th visit to China, and on each occasion, he has truly felt the profound friendship extended by the Chinese side. Belarus thanked for China's long-standing strong support and assistance, and has high-degree trust in China. Belarus will remain committed to developing its relations with China and actively advancing cooperation with China. In international affairs, China has firmly upheld multilateralism, opposed unilateralism and sanctions and pressure, and set an example for the world. Belarus deeply admires this and is willing to work with China to jointly defend international fairness and justice.Wang Yi attended the meeting.

On May 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 20th Western China International Fair.Xi Jinping pointed out that the fair this year focuses on expanding high-level opening up, deepening regional exchanges and cooperation, as well as boosting the development of a modern industrial system. The fair plays an important role in promoting the forging of a new development paradigm and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and provides an effective platform for countries around the world to share the development opportunities in China's western region.Xi Jinping stressed that unity fosters shared success and cooperation drives common progress. Xi Jinping said that China is willing to take the fair as an opportunity to further enhance understanding, strengthen friendship, and deepen cooperation with friends from all countries, and work together to uphold the multilateral trading system and ensure stable, unimpeded global industrial and supply chains, injecting new impetus into the prosperity and development of the world economy.The 20th Western China International Fair opened on the same day in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with the theme "Deepen Reform for More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth". The fair was hosted by the People's Government of Sichuan Province.

On May 24, 2025, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) To Lam and Vietnamese President Luong Cuong over the passing of former Vietnamese President Tran Duc Luong. On behalf of the CPC, the Chinese government and the Chinese people, Xi Jinping expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathies to Tran Duc Luong's family.Xi Jinping pointed out that Comrade Tran Duc Luong was an outstanding leader of the Vietnamese Party and state, who made significant contributions to the development of Viet Nam and its cause of Doi Moi (renovation). As an old friend of the Chinese people, Comrade Tran Duc Luong made unremitting efforts to promote the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries. Xi Jinping expressed his belief that under the strong leadership of the CPV Central Committee headed by Comrade To Lam, the Party, government and people of Viet Nam will surely turn grief into strength and continue to achieve new accomplishments in the cause of socialist development.

On the afternoon of May 23, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the latter's request.Xi Jinping once again extended congratulations to Friedrich Merz on assuming office as Chancellor of Germany. Xi Jinping pointed out that as the world undergoes accelerated changes unseen in a century and the international landscape becomes more complex and turbulent, the strategic and overarching significance of China-Germany and China-EU relations has become even more prominent. A sound and stable China-Germany relationship serves the interests of both countries and meets the expectations of all sectors in China and Europe. China is ready to work with Germany to open a new chapter in their all-round strategic partnership, steer China-EU relations toward new progress and make new contributions to the stable growth of the world economy.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Germany have developed their bilateral relations based on the spirit of mutual respect, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and win-win cooperation. This fine tradition should be carefully preserved, carried forward, and promoted by both sides. First, the two sides should consolidate political mutual trust. China views Germany as a partner, welcomes Germany's development and prosperity, and is ready to maintain close high-level exchanges with Germany, respect each other's core interests and consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations. Second, the two sides should enhance the resilience of bilateral relations. Both sides should not only continue to expand the existing cooperation in traditional fields such as automobiles, mechanical manufacturing and chemical industry, but also seek more collaboration in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence and quantum technology, and strengthen exchanges and cooperation in areas including climate change and green development, contributing the wisdom and solutions of China and Germany to global sustainable development. Third, both sides should add momentum to their cooperation. China is willing to share with Germany development opportunities brought by its high-standard opening up. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that Germany will offer more policy support and facilitation for two-way investment and cooperation between the two countries and provide a fair, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises.Xi Jinping pointed out that facts have fully proven that partnership is the proper positioning of China-Germany and China-EU relations, and a stable and predictable policy environment is essential to ensure bilateral cooperation. As major countries, both sides share a common mission of shouldering responsibility. Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, Xi Jinping said that the two sides should jointly review the successful experience in the development of China-EU relations and send a positive signal of upholding multilateralism and free trade, as well as deepening open and mutually beneficial cooperation.Friedrich Merz said that China is one of the world's most important countries, and Germany-China relations have seen sound development, with deepened cooperation yielding fruitful results. Bilateral cooperation is particularly significant in the current international landscape as China and Germany are the world's two major economies. The new German government adheres to the one-China policy, and is willing to push for greater progress in the strategic partnership between the two countries in a constructive and pragmatic manner. Germany expects to enhance exchanges and cooperation with China in various areas, uphold openness and mutual benefit, boost fair trade, safeguard world peace and jointly tackle climate change and other global challenges. A sound and steady development of EU-China relations is in the interest of both sides, and Germany is willing to play an active role in this regard.Both sides also had an exchange of views on the Ukraine crisis.

On May 22, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Nicușor Dan on his election as President of Romania.Xi Jinping pointed out that Romania is the third country in the world to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. For a long time, China and Romania have respected each other and treated each other as equals. Mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries has continued to advance and the traditional friendship has grown stronger over time. At present, global changes unseen in a century are unfolding at a faster pace. As good friends and partners, China and Romania should enhance communication, build consensus, and deepen cooperation to jointly seize the opportunities of the times and work together to address risks and challenges. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Romania relations and will work together with President-elect Nicușor Dan to write a new chapter of friendly cooperation between the two countries and bring more benefits to the people of both countries.

On the afternoon of May 22, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron at the latter's request.Xi Jinping noted that during his visit to France last May, the two sides agreed to carry forward the spirit that guided the establishment of China-France diplomatic relations, which is characterized by independence, mutual understanding, strategic vision, and win-win cooperation, and enrich it with the features of the new era. Since then, cooperation between China and France has made a lot of progress. The two sides need to enhance strategic communication, build consensus, and seize opportunities to deepen cooperation in investment, aviation, space, nuclear energy and other traditional areas, while expanding cooperation into emerging areas such as the digital sector, green development, bio-pharmaceutics and silver economy, and enhance people-to-people ties to promote friendship between the two nations. Xi Jinping emphasized that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and of the founding of the United Nations (UN). China and France, as two permanent members of the UN Security Council, independent major countries, and founders and builders of the postwar international order, should strengthen solidarity and cooperation, uphold the authority and standing of the UN, safeguard international trade rules and world economic order, and practice true multilateralism. The more complex the international situation becomes, the more imperative for China and France to make the right strategic choice. The two sides need to be reliable, open and progressive forces for maintaining international order, promoting global growth and guiding multilateral cooperation.Xi Jinping pointed out that China always views Europe as an independent pole in a multipolar world, and supports the European Union (EU) in enhancing its strategic autonomy and playing a more important role in international affairs. China is willing to work with the EU to meet global challenges and achieve outcomes that benefit both countries and the world.Emmanuel Macron said that France-China relations and EU-China relations are of vital importance and of global significance. No matter how the international situation evolves, France attaches great importance to its relations with China and stays firmly committed to the one-China principle, a stance which will remain unchanged. France is willing to strengthen practical cooperation with China in economy, trade and investment as well as in other fields, maintain the sound momentum of bilateral relations, and promote greater development in France-China relations. Facing the rapidly changing international situation, France is willing to enhance communication and coordination with China on major issues, shoulder the responsibilities as permanent members of the UN Security Council to prevent the escalation and spillover of hotspot issues, and jointly safeguard world and regional peace and stability. The EU and China should further enhance communication and dialogue to safeguard common interests.The two heads of state also had an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional issues of common interest and concern, including the Ukraine crisis, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Iranian nuclear issue.

On May 20, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2025 SCO Forum on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development.Xi Jinping pointed out that eliminating poverty is a global challenge and also a common goal for all countries in the world. Through arduous efforts, China successfully won the battle against poverty, achieving the poverty reduction target of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ten years ahead of schedule. China has blazed a poverty reduction path with Chinese characteristics, and written a new chapter in the history of mankind's fight against poverty.Xi Jinping stressed that the root cause of poverty is inadequate development. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has actively carried out cooperation on poverty reduction and sustainable development in recent years, achieving remarkable results. As the rotating president of the SCO, China is ready to continuously enhance policy communication with all parties, share poverty reduction experience, deepen practical cooperation, help more countries explore poverty reduction and sustainable development paths that suit their national conditions, and join hands to build a beautiful world free from poverty and with common prosperity.The forum opened in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province on Tuesday under the theme of "Sustained Poverty Reduction and Cooperative Development: Advancing Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development among SCO Countries". The forum was co-hosted by the Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation Commission of the SCO and the People's Government of Shaanxi Province.