On July 16, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Xi Jinping expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people, and extended sincere sympathies to the family of Muhammadu Buhari, and the Nigerian government and people.Xi Jinping noted that former President Muhammadu Buhari was an important leader of Nigeria who dedicated himself to exploring a development path suited to Nigeria's national conditions and made outstanding contributions to national unity and progress, enjoying high prestige in the international community. Muhammadu Buhari upheld friendship with China during his lifetime and actively promoted the Nigeria-China friendship as well as China-Africa friendship and cooperation. His passing means a tremendous loss to the Nigerian people and the loss of a good friend to the Chinese people. China highly values the development of its relations with Nigeria and is ready to work with the Nigerian side to continuously advance the development of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping once again congratulated Anthony Albanese on his re-election. Xi Jinping noted that thanks to the joint efforts of both sides, China-Australia relations have emerged from a low point and regained positive momentum, delivering real benefits to both peoples. The most important insight this gives the two sides is that treating each other as equals, seeking common ground while respecting differences, and mutually-beneficial cooperation serve the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples. No matter how the global landscape shifts, these principles should remain the guiding compass for both countries. As the China-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, China is ready to work with Australia to further advance their relations for sound development and bring greater benefits to the two peoples.Xi Jinping stressed that first, China and Australia should continue to enhance strategic mutual trust. China will not waver in its commitment to peaceful development, its vision of common development, and its policy of promoting cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific. China advocates solidarity and cooperation among all countries, supports the building of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific and the liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, and promotes regional peace, development and prosperity. Both sides should maintain a proper perception of each other and consolidate the foundation of mutual trust. Second, the two sides should deepen and expand mutually beneficial cooperation. China has been Australia's largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, and trade with China has brought tangible benefits to Australia. The two sides should seek greater synergy of their development strategies, create a sound business environment for enterprises of both countries, foster more convergence of interests and areas of cooperation, and continuously raise the level and quality of cooperation. Third, the two sides should foster greater people-to-people friendship. The hearts of the two peoples are connected and their friendship is sincere. The Chinese side welcomes more Australians from all walks of life to visit China, and is ready to invite more Australian young people to China for exchanges and study, so that the tree of China-Australia friendship will grow more luxuriant. Fourth, the two sides should jointly address risks and challenges. In a volatile and turbulent world, all countries should work together to uphold international fairness and justice, safeguard multilateralism and free trade, defend the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order based on international law, and make the international order more just and equitable.Anthony Albanese said that Australia-China relations have made positive progress in recent years. Australia highly values its relations with China and is willing to work with China in the spirit of treating each other as equals, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation to promote the development of Australia-China relations. This serves the common interests of both countries and contributes to regional stability and prosperity. Australia remains committed to the one-China policy and does not support "Taiwan independence". Australia is ready to maintain exchanges and dialogue with China at all levels to increase mutual trust. China's development is vital for Australia, and Australia never seeks to decouple its economy from that of China. Australia is willing to keep bilateral trade flows smooth and advance practical cooperation in green industries, climate response, medical technology and other fields to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Australia is also willing to strengthen people-to-people exchanges in tourism, education, sports and other areas to enhance mutual understanding between the two peoples. In the face of a world with intertwined changes and turbulence, Australia is willing to work with China to uphold multilateralism, support the United Nations in playing an important role, and jointly safeguard free trade and the rules of the World Trade Organization, so as to provide greater stability and certainty to the international community. Australia supports China in hosting APEC 2026.Wang Yi attended the meeting.

On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a group meeting with foreign ministers and heads of permanent bodies of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), who are in China to attend the Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 24 years, the SCO has upheld the Shanghai Spirit and grown more mature, stronger and more vibrant. Political mutual trust among the member states has kept deepening, cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful outcomes, and the organization has successfully blazed a path of regional cooperation that follows the trend of the times and meets the needs of all parties, setting an example for a new type of international relations. China has always prioritized the SCO in its neighborhood diplomacy and is committed to making the SCO more substantive and stronger, safeguarding regional security and stability, promoting the development and prosperity of member states, and building a closer community with a shared future. Since China assumed the rotating presidency in July last year, it has actively carried out activities and advanced cooperation, with all parties taking solid steps to jointly build a better home for the SCO. Later this year, China will host the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Xi Jinping said he looks forward to meeting with leaders of other member states in Tianjin to chart the course of the organization together.Xi Jinping stressed that in the face of a turbulent and changing international landscape, the SCO must stay focused, remain confident, act efficiently and play a more proactive role in injecting greater stability and positive energy into the world. First, the SCO should remain true to its founding mission and serve as the torchbearer of the Shanghai Spirit. The SCO should take mutual trust and mutual benefit as the foundation of cooperation, equality and consultation as the way to get along with each other, respect for diversity of civilizations as a means to promote harmony and inclusiveness, and the pursuit of common development as the path to achieve win-win results and prosperity, to ensure that the Shanghai Spirit continues to light the way toward building an SCO community with a shared future. Second, the SCO should respond to the people's expectations and be a doer in deepening cooperation. The SCO should improve mechanisms to address security threats and challenges, strengthen security barriers, and meet the people's aspirations for a peaceful and secure life; synergize member states' development strategies with cooperation initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative to achieve higher-quality and more sustainable development and meet the people's aspirations for a prosperous and fulfilling life; and facilitate cross-border travel, promote people-to-people exchanges, and organize more events showcasing each country's unique cultural characteristics to meet the people's aspirations for a more enriching cultural life. Third, the SCO should shoulder its mission of the times and be a steadfast contributor to building a community with a shared future for mankind. The SCO should firmly oppose hegemony, power politics and bullying, promote a more equal and orderly multipolar world, uphold extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefits to make economic globalization more universally beneficial and inclusive, unite and lead the Global South, work together to build a more just and equitable global governance system, and pool great strength to build a community with a shared future for mankind.Wang Yi, as the Chair of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the SCO Member States, reported on the progress made in various aspects of work since China assumed the rotating presidency and on the preparations for the Tianjin Summit.Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivered remarks on behalf of the foreign delegations. He said that the SCO, with its commitment to the Shanghai Spirit of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diversity of civilizations and pursuit of common development, has achieved remarkable cooperation outcomes and gained increasing international appeal. Practice has proven that the Shanghai Spirit serves the shared interests of the member states and demonstrates strong vitality. Since China assumed the rotating presidency, it has hosted a large number of events and promoted the new development of the SCO. Facing a complex international landscape, the SCO should uphold multilateralism and work for a more just and equitable international order. He added that all parties are willing to actively support China's presidency, build greater consensus, and ensure the complete success of the Tianjin Summit.

On the morning of July 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping asked Sergei Lavrov to convey his cordial greetings to President Vladimir Putin. Xi Jinping stressed the need for both sides to implement the important understandings reached between the two presidents, deepen the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination, strengthen mutual support in multilateral fora, safeguard their development and security interests, promote solidarity among Global South countries, and work together to make the international order more just and equitable. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which was jointly established by China and Russia, is a comprehensive regional cooperation organization that holds significant importance for maintaining peace, stability and development on the Eurasian continent. Both sides should support each other, steer the development course of the SCO, continuously inject new momentum, and make this strategic platform more substantive and stronger.Sergei Lavrov conveyed President Vladimir Putin's sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping, stating that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination has achieved in-depth development. Russia attaches great importance to its relations with China and looks forward to maintaining high-level exchanges with China in this important year marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War, strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, keeping communication and coordination in international and regional affairs, and promoting world and regional peace and stability. Russia will actively support China's presidency and work together to ensure the complete success of the SCO summit in Tianjin.Wang Yi attended the meeting.

On July 10, 2025, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting.Xi Jinping pointed out that the world is, in nature, a place of diverse civilizations. History shows that exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations are essential for civilizations to flourish and for human progress to be made. Currently, amid an international situation where transformations and turbulence are interwoven and humanity stands at a new crossroads, there is an ever-pressing need for civilizations to transcend estrangement through exchanges, and to transcend clashes through mutual learning.Xi Jinping emphasized that China is ready to work with other countries to uphold the vision of equality, mutual learning, dialogue, and inclusiveness between civilizations, act on the Global Civilization Initiative, promote the building of a global network for dialogue and cooperation among civilizations, and inject new impetus into the progress of human civilization and the peace and development of the world. Xi Jinping expressed his hope that participating representatives will engage in in-depth exchanges to build consensus and contribute their wisdom and strength to the goal of promoting understanding and friendship among peoples of different countries and achieving harmonious coexistence among different civilizations.The Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting opened in Beijing on July 10, with the theme of "Safeguarding Diversity of Human Civilizations for World Peace and Development". The meeting was co-hosted by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the International Department of the CPC Central Committee.

President Xi Jinping has recently replied to a verbal message from the teachers and students of the U.S. youth pickleball cultural exchange delegation from Montgomery County, Maryland, who visited China under the initiative of inviting 50,000 young Americans to China for exchange and study programs in five years.Xi Jinping congratulated the delegation on its successful visit to China, saying that he was pleased to see that pickleball has become a new bond for youth exchanges between China and the United States. The future of China-U.S. relations depends on the youth. Xi Jinping expressed his hope that the delegation members will become a new generation of envoys for friendship between the two countries and make greater contributions to enhancing friendship between the two peoples.Earlier, teachers and students of the U.S. youth pickleball cultural exchange delegation from Montgomery County, Maryland, wrote a letter to President Xi Jinping to express their gratitude for the "50,000 in five years" initiative he put forward. They shared their experience of visiting China and engaging in pickleball exchanges in April this year, saying that they forged unforgettable friendships with Chinese youths during the trip. They expressed their hope to invite Chinese young people to visit the United States.

On June 25, 2025, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Mozambique diplomatic relations.Xi Jinping noted that over the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, regardless of changes in the international landscape, China and Mozambique have trusted and supported each other, and the friendship between the two countries remains rock-solid. Xi Jinping expressed his firm belief that bilateral relations will surely usher in a brighter future as long as both sides uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations and move forward hand in hand. Xi Jinping said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mozambique relations and is ready to work with Mr. President Daniel Francisco Chapo to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point to carry forward traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation within the frameworks of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and jointly write a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between China and Mozambique.Daniel Francisco Chapo stated that the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries coincides with the 50th anniversary of Mozambique's independence, which highlights the traditional friendship and brotherhood between the two nations. He expressed gratitude for China's unconditional support in Mozambique's struggle for independence. Mozambique will continue to abide by the one-China principle, support all efforts made by the Chinese government to achieve national reunification, and back the major initiatives proposed by China. Mozambique is willing to continuously deepen bilateral relations with China on the basis of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, expand practical cooperation, jointly defend multilateralism, and promote world peace, security and prosperity.

On the morning of June 24, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping congratulated Lawrence Wong on his re-election. Xi Jinping noted that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. The two sides have consistently upheld mutual understanding and mutual respect, which has provided a solid foundation for the steady and sound development of China-Singapore relations. China-Singapore cooperation aligns with the direction and priorities of China's development at various stages and has delivered substantial outcomes such as the Suzhou Industrial Park. These achievements have not only contributed significantly to the modernization endeavors of both countries, but also set a benchmark for cooperation among regional nations. The two sides should draw on the experience and wisdom from the development process of bilateral relations, inherit and carry forward fine traditions, and enable the tree of China-Singapore friendship to thrive and bear abundant fruits.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Singapore should stay firmly committed to the general direction of bilateral friendship, and always view and develop bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective to ensure that the relationship stays on the right course and maintains strong momentum. The two sides should consolidate the political foundation of China-Singapore friendship, support each other's core interests and major concerns, and enhance political mutual trust to a higher level to serve the development of bilateral relations. The Chinese side welcomes Singapore's continued deep participation in China's development. The two sides should further advance Belt and Road cooperation, create landmark achievements in such areas as the digital economy, green development, and artificial intelligence, and upgrade major projects, so as to write a new chapter in high-quality cooperation. The two sides should encourage frequent mutual visits between the two peoples, and deepen people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation to further ingrain China-Singapore friendship in the hearts of the people. The Chinese side has always held the view that peace, development, cooperation and mutual benefit are the unstoppable trend of the times. The world must not resurrect hegemonism or be dragged back to the law of the jungle. China is ready to work with Singapore to stand on the right side of history and the side of fairness and justice, jointly advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and steer the world toward a bright future of peace, security, prosperity and progress.Lawrence Wong said that Singapore and China enjoy a time-honored friendship and the two sides have always respected and trusted each other. Bilateral relations have maintained steady growth with close cooperation. Successive Singaporean leaders have all attached great importance to relations with China. He said that China is the first country outside ASEAN he has visited since taking office again. Singapore will continue to uphold the one-China policy and oppose "Taiwan independence". As the two countries jointly celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Singapore is willing to fully leverage the opportunities brought by China's prosperity and development, expand bilateral trade and investment, deepen cooperation in such areas as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and new energy, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promote greater development of Singapore-China relations. In the face of a volatile international situation, Singapore is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China on regional and multilateral platforms, and jointly safeguard multilateralism and the international order. He expressed the belief that China will surely play a more important role in world peace.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On the morning of June 20, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than 50 years ago, China and New Zealand have withstood the test of the changing international landscape. Both sides have always respected each other and worked hand in hand. The relationship between the two countries has long been at the forefront of China's relations with Western developed countries, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both nations. As the China-New Zealand comprehensive strategic partnership enters its second decade, the two sides should work together to elevate bilateral ties in the new decade and deliver greater benefits to the people of the two countries.Xi Jinping emphasized that China and New Zealand should place cooperation in a more prominent position in bilateral relations, leverage their complementary advantages, deepen trade and investment cooperation, explore the potential for cooperation in areas such as sci-tech innovation, climate change response, and infrastructure, and strengthen exchanges in education and culture as well as youth, people-to-people and subnational interactions, so as to enrich the substance of the bilateral relationship. There are no historical grievances or fundamental conflicts of interest between China and New Zealand. Both sides should respect each other, seek common ground while reserving differences, and properly view and handle differences and disagreements between the two countries. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and of the founding of the United Nations. As builders and defenders of the post-war international order, China and New Zealand should jointly uphold the international system with the UN at its core, defend multilateralism and the WTO-centered multilateral trading system, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and make the international order more just and equitable.Christopher Luxon said that the relationship between New Zealand and China is of great significance. In 2014, President Xi Jinping visited New Zealand, and the two sides established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, cooperation in various fields has flourished. New Zealand highly values its relations with China and will continue to pursue the one-China policy. New Zealand is willing to uphold mutual respect and understanding with China, maintain high-level exchanges, expand trade and investment, deepen cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, and dairy industries, strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges in such areas as tourism and education, and promote greater development in the New Zealand-China relationship. In today's world full of uncertainties, the international community expects China to play a greater role. New Zealand is willing to actively communicate and coordinate with China, safeguard the multilateral trading system, and jointly address global challenges. New Zealand supports China in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next year.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On the afternoon of June 19, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East.Vladimir Putin briefed on Russia's views on the current situation in the Middle East, saying that Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities is extremely dangerous, and that the escalation of the conflict is not in the interest of any party. The Iranian nuclear issue should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation. Both parties to the conflict should ensure the safety of third-country nationals. As the situation is still evolving rapidly, Russia is willing to maintain close communication with China and make active efforts to cool down the situation, so as to safeguard regional peace and stability.Xi Jinping elaborated on China's principled position, stating that the current situation in the Middle East is highly perilous and once again proves that the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation. If the conflict continues to escalate, not only will both parties to the conflict suffer greater losses, but countries across the region will also be severely affected. In response to the current situation, Xi Jinping made four proposals.First, promoting a ceasefire and ending the hostilities is an urgent priority. The use of force is not the right way to resolve international disputes; it will only exacerbate hatred and conflicts. The parties to the conflict, particularly Israel, should cease fire as soon as possible to prevent a spiral escalation of the situation and resolutely avoid the spillover of war.Second, ensuring the safety of civilians is of paramount importance. The red line of protecting civilians in armed conflicts must not be crossed at any time, and the indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable. The parties to the conflict must strictly abide by international law, resolutely avoid harming innocent civilians, and facilitate the evacuation of third-country nationals.Third, opening dialogue and negotiation is the fundamental way forward. Communication and dialogue are the right ways to achieve lasting peace. The political settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue must be firmly upheld, and efforts should be made to bring the Iranian nuclear issue back onto the track of political solution through dialogue and negotiation.Fourth, efforts by the international community to promote peace are indispensable. Without stability in the Middle East, there can hardly be peace in the world. The conflict between Israel and Iran has led to a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East and wreaked havoc on global stability. The international community, particularly major countries that have special influence on the parties to the conflict, should make efforts to deescalate the situation, rather than the opposite. The United Nations Security Council should play a greater role in this regard.Xi Jinping stressed that China is ready to to strengthen communication and coordination with all relevant parties, foster synergy, uphold justice, and play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East.The two heads of state spoke highly of the political mutual trust and high-level strategic coordination between China and Russia. They agreed to maintain close high-level exchanges, advance cooperation in various fields, and promote the further development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination.