On the morning of March 28, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Chief Adviser of the Bangladeshi Interim Government Muhammad Yunus at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping noted that Chinese and Bangladeshi peoples have a long-standing history of friendly exchanges, and the ancient Silk Road closely linked the two countries. The two sides have always supported each other and treated each other as equals for win-win cooperation since the establishment of diplomatic relations. China maintains a high degree of stability and continuity in its good-neighborly and friendly policy toward Bangladesh, remains firmly committed to the policy of good neighborliness and friendship with all people of Bangladesh, and is committed to being good neighbors, good friends and good partners of mutual trust with Bangladesh. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-Bangladesh diplomatic relations, and the China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchange Year. China is ready to work with Bangladesh to bring China-Bangladesh cooperation to new heights and deliver greater benefits to the two peoples.Xi Jinping stressed that China and Bangladesh should continue to deepen political mutual trust and firmly support each other on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns. China supports Bangladesh in safeguarding its national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, as well as in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions. China will further deepen reform comprehensively and expand high-standard opening-up, which will bring new opportunities for the development of Bangladesh and other countries around the world. China is ready to work with Bangladesh to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, expand cooperation in the digital economy, green economy, marine economy, infrastructure construction, water conservancy, and other fields, enhance people-to-people and cultural exchanges, and promote mutual understanding and friendship between the people of both countries. China advocates for an equal and orderly multipolar world and universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and is ready to strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation with Bangladesh to advance the solidarity and strength of the Global South and build a community with a shared future for mankind.Muhammad Yunus said Bangladesh and China share a profound friendship, and have always understood, respected and trusted each other. China is a reliable partner and friend of Bangladesh. Bangladesh firmly supports the one-China principle and opposes "Taiwan independence". The Bangladeshi side is willing to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Bangladesh-China diplomatic relations as an opportunity to work with the Chinese side to push for greater development of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership between the two countries. The two nations should deepen Belt and Road cooperation. Bangladesh welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in the country, which will help promote its economic transition. Bangladesh highly appreciates the three global initiatives and other important ideas proposed by President Xi Jinping, and is willing to closely coordinate with China to jointly seize opportunities, address challenges, and uphold world peace, stability, development, and prosperity.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.

On the morning of March 28, President Xi Jinping met with representatives of the international business community at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. President Xi welcomed them to China, and commended them for their long-standing commitment to cooperation with China. President Xi noted the twin miracles of rapid economic growth and enduring social stability that China has created over the past seven decades since the founding of the People’s Republic, especially over the past four decades of reform and opening up. President Xi underscored that they are due to the strong leadership of the CPC as well as the unity and hard work of the Chinese people, and also to support and help from the international community, including the contribution of foreign businesses operating in China. Thanks to reform and opening up, and importantly to actively leveraging foreign capital, China was able to rapidly enter the global market and catch up with the times in great strides. Foreign businesses and investment in China have driven economic growth and employment, boosted technological and managerial progress, and facilitated reform and opening up. All of this shows that foreign businesses are important participants in the Chinese modernization drive, in the country’s reform, opening and innovation, and in its interconnectivity with the world and integration into economic globalization. In this process, foreign businesses have thrived and generally enjoyed handsome returns, achieved win-win results, and forged profound friendship with the Chinese people. President Xi pointed out that China has been a major contributor to and anchor of stability for global growth for many years. The country is on a Chinese path to modernization in all respects. Committed to the fundamental national policy of opening up to the world, China is advancing high-standard opening up and taking solid steps to expand institutional opening up, such as that of rules, regulations, management, and standards. China’s door will only open wider. The policy of welcoming foreign investment has not changed and will not change. Having the world’s second largest consumer market and largest middle-income group, China offers great potential for investment and consumption. With a commitment to high-quality development, China is accelerating green, digital and smart transformation, which, coupled with the country’s sophisticated industrial ecosystem, provides the best testing ground for the latest outcomes of technological revolution and industrial upgrading. China has developed sound regulations, policies and procedures for foreign investment, promoted trade and investment liberalization and facilitation, and made active efforts to foster a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalized. China enjoys long-standing political stability as well as law and order, and is widely recognized as one of the safest countries in the world. All this shows that China offers a vast stage for business development, vast market prospects, stable policy outlook, and a secure environment, making it a favored choice for foreign investment and business operations. China has been and will remain an ideal, secure, and promising destination for foreign investors. Embracing China is embracing opportunities, believing in China is believing in a better tomorrow, and investing in China is investing in the future.President Xi emphasized that the third plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee made a road map and timetable for further reforming the regulatory framework for inbound and outbound investment. China will open up wider by focusing on lowering the threshold of market access; ensure equal national treatment for foreign businesses and uphold fair market competition; strengthen communication with foreign businesses, provide as much convenience as possible for them to trade and invest in China, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of foreign businesses in accordance with law. At the same time, China will unswervingly pursue a path of peaceful development and strive to create an enabling environment for foreign businesses.President Xi pointed out that multilateralism is the only choice for addressing global challenges, and economic globalization is an unstoppable trend of history. China upholds true multilateralism, promotes universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, actively participates in global economic governance, and is committed to building an open world economy. Foreign businesses, especially multinational companies, play an important role and bear significant responsibility for maintaining the global economic order. They are expected to safeguard the multilateral trading system, maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains, protect the international environment for openness and cooperation, and advance economic globalization in the right direction.More than 40 global chairmen and chief executive officers of foreign businesses as well as representatives of business councils attended the meeting. President of the FedEx Corporation Rajesh Subramaniam, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz AG Ola Källenius, Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi SA Paul Hudson, Executive Director of HSBC Holdings Plc. Georges Elhedery, President of Hitachi Ltd. Toshiaki Higashihara, President of SK Hynix Inc. Kwak Noh-jung, and President of Saudi Aramco Amin Nasser spoke at the meeting. They commended China for achieving steady economic growth through deep, comprehensive reform and high-standard opening up under the leadership of President Xi. From “Made in China” to “new quality productive forces,” China has empowered industrial transformation and upgrading through innovation, and is set to realize higher-quality and more sustainable development. The outlook of the Chinese economy is strong. Amidst growing protectionism, China has continuously expanded opening up, injecting stability into the global economy, and has become an oasis of certainty and a hot spot for investment and entrepreneurship. China’s development is the core driving force of the global economy, and offers exciting, vast opportunities and growth potential. They applauded the Chinese government’s efforts to create a fair and enabling environment for foreign businesses and expressed readiness to expand investment cooperation with China, cultivate the China market, actively participate in Chinese modernization, and build bridges for China’s exchanges and cooperation with the world. They also expressed readiness to support an open global market, uphold international free trade, and contribute to the development of the world economy.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and He Lifeng, among others, participated in the meeting.

On March 13, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Constantine Tassoulas on his inauguration as President of the Hellenic Republic.Xi Jinping pointed out that both China and Greece have a time-honored history and splendid culture. The two countries have maintained a time-honored friendship and are comprehensive strategic partners of mutual understanding and win-win cooperation. In recent years, the two sides have continued to advance the Piraeus Port project, promoted the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and jointly established the Center of Chinese and Greek Ancient Civilizations and the Chinese School of Classical Studies at Athens, demonstrating the beauty of harmony and the responsibility for the times of the two ancient civilizations.Xi Jinping emphasized that in today's world where changes unseen in a century are accelerating, countries are closely interdependent and share a common future. Win-win cooperation is the sure path forward to address global challenges. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Greece relations and is ready to work with President Constantine Tassoulas to continue the traditional friendship, strengthen the ties of mutually beneficial cooperation and cultural exchanges, continuously enrich the China-Greece comprehensive strategic partnership, advance the sustained and sound development of China-EU relations, and contribute wisdom and strength to world peace, stability, development and prosperity.

On March 29, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake that hit the country.Xi Jinping said he was shocked to learn of the strong earthquake in Myanmar, which caused heavy casualties and property losses. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi Jinping extended deep condolences over the death of the victims and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families, the injured and the people affected by the disaster. China and Myanmar, as a community with a shared future, go through thick and thin together, and the two peoples enjoy a profound "pauk-phaw" friendship. China is ready to provide Myanmar with the necessary assistance to support the people in the quake-hit areas in overcoming the disaster and rebuilding their homes at an early date.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council sent a message of condolence to Min Aung Hlaing over the earthquake that hit the country.

On the afternoon of February 28, 2025, President Xi Jinping met with Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Sergei Shoigu at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping noted that China and Russia are good neighbors linked by geography and above all a time-tested ironclad friendship. Xi Jinping said he and President Vladimir Putin have communicated twice this year, making overarching plans for the development of China-Russia relations and having in-depth exchanges on a series of major international and regional issues. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War, and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. In such a year of special historical significance, China-Russia relations will have a substantial agenda. He said the two sides should maintain close communication at all levels to fully implement the common understandings reached between President Vladimir Putin and him and carry forward the spirit of China-Russia relations for a new era, which is characterized by permanent good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation for win-win results, further deepen strategic coordination and practical cooperation, and contribute to the common development and revitalization of the two countries. The two sides should continue to strengthen coordination in international and regional affairs, give full play to the role of the BRICS countries and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and consolidate the general direction of solidarity and cooperation in the Global South.Sergei Shoigu conveyed President Vladimir Putin's cordial greetings to President Xi Jinping, saying that President Vladimir Putin highly values the sincere friendship and close contact with President Xi Jinping. Russia-China relations are at an unprecedented high level and do not target any third party. The Russia-China partnership plays a significant role in the world, setting a model for relations between major countries. Russia and China have always trusted each other and engaged in equal dialogue, and the strategic cooperation between the two countries serves the common interests of both sides. Russia will earnestly implement the important common understandings reached between the two heads of state and steadfastly strengthen cooperation with China. Russia highly appreciates China's continuous and active efforts to promote a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis.Wang Yi attended the meeting.

In the afternoon of February 24, President Xi Jinping took a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin.President Xi recalled that during the virtual meeting with President Putin before the Spring Festival, we provided guidance for the growth of China-Russia relations in 2025 and coordinated position on many major international and regional issues. Our two countries' competent authorities have acted on our common understandings to steadily advance cooperation in various fields, including commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world's anti-fascist war. Both history and reality tell us that China and Russia are destined to be good neighbors, and our two countries are true friends that share weal and woe, support each other and pursue common development. Our bilateral relationship has a strong internal driving force and unique strategic value. It is neither targeted at any third party nor affected by any third party. Both countries have long-term development strategies and foreign policies. No matter how the international landscape changes, our relationship shall move forward at its own pace, contribute to our countries’ respective development and revitalization, and inject stability and positivity into international relations.President Putin said that Russia attaches great importance to its relations with China. In the year ahead, the Russian side looks forward to maintaining high-level exchanges with China, deepening practical cooperation, jointly commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the world's anti-fascist war and in the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression. Developing relations with China is a strategic choice made by Russia with a view to the long term; it is not an act of expediency, not affected by any temporary incidents, and not subject to interference by external factors. Under the current situation, close communication between Russia and China is in keeping with the two countries' comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era, and will send a positive message that Russia and China play a stabilizing role in international affairs.President Putin provided an update on the latest interactions between Russia and the United States, and on Russia's principled position on the Ukraine crisis. He said that Russia is committed to removing the root causes of the conflict and reaching a sustainable and long-term peace plan.President Xi noted that soon after the full escalation of the Ukraine crisis, I had outlined China's basic position, including four points about what must be done to address the crisis. Last September, China and Brazil, together with other Global South countries, launched the group of Friends for Peace to foster the atmosphere and condition for the political settlement of the crisis. China welcomes positive efforts made by Russia and relevant parties to resolve the crisis.The two sides agreed to maintain communication and coordination in various ways.

On February 15, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message to the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, extending warm congratulations to African countries and people.Xi Jinping noted that in the face of the current international situation characterized by changes and turbulence, the Global South, represented by China and Africa, has grown significantly. Over the past year, the AU has united and led African countries in vigorously advancing integration, actively responding to regional and global challenges, and speaking in unison as the "voice of Africa", thereby continuously enhancing Africa's international status and influence. He sincerely wishes African countries and people continuous, new and greater success on the path of independence, development and revitalization.Xi Jinping stressed that the year 2024 saw vigorous development of China-Africa relations. With the successful Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, China and Africa have embarked on a new stage of jointly building an all-weather community with a shared future for the new era, and stayed at the forefront of building a community with a shared future for mankind. He expressed readiness to work with African leaders to promote the implementation of the six propositions and ten partnership actions for China and Africa to jointly advance modernization, so as to bring more tangible results to benefit over 2.8 billion Chinese and African people.

On February 10, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba over the passing of Namibia's founding President Sam Nujoma. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi Jinping expressed deep condolences over the passing of former President Sam Nujoma, and extended sincere sympathy to the family of former President Sam Nujoma, as well as to the Namibian government and people.Xi Jinping noted that former President Sam Nujoma was a statesman and revolutionary of the older generation in Africa who made historic contributions in leading the Namibian people in their pursuit and realization of national independence and liberation, as well as in the efforts to explore a development path suited to the country's conditions. During his lifetime, he remained firmly committed to friendship with China and actively promoted traditional China-Namibia friendship and China-Africa friendship and cooperation. His passing is a tremendous loss for the people of Namibia, and the Chinese people have also lost an old and dear friend. The Chinese government and people deeply cherish the traditional friendship between China and Namibia. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that with the joint efforts of both sides, China and Namibia will achieve even greater progress in the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

On the afternoon of February 7, 2025, President Xi Jinping met in Harbin with President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach, who is in China for the opening ceremony of the Ninth Asian Winter Games.Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, China successfully delivered the Beijing Olympic Winter Games, the Chengdu FISU World University Games and the Hangzhou Asian Games, and the Asian Winter Games will open in Harbin tonight. These major sports events have demonstrated the close cooperation between China and the IOC. The Olympic spirit is an important part of human civilization, and highly consistent with China's goal of building itself into a great modern socialist country and advancing the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through a Chinese path to modernization and its vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind. China will integrate the Olympic spirit with the fine traditional Chinese culture, vigorously develop its sports sector, and move toward the goal of building itself into a country strong in sports and health, which will continuously make new contributions to the cause of international sports. We will continue working with the IOC to promote the robust development of the Olympic Movement.Thomas Bach thanked China for its strong support for the IOC over the years. China successfully hosted the splendid and memorable Beijing Olympic Winter Games and other major events, making significant contributions to the international Olympic cause. China advocates and practices the concepts of solidarity, cooperation, equality and respect, upholds multilateralism, opposes the politicization of sports, and supports the broad participation of developing countries in international sports, vigorously driving the healthy development of the Olympic Movement. Thomas Bach expressed his confidence that China will continue to play a bigger role in the cause of world peace, development and progress with its greater development achievements and that the Asian Winter Games in Harbin will be a complete success.Cai Qi, Wang Yi and Shen Yiqin were present at the meeting.

On the evening of February 7, 2025, as the dream of winter shone brightly with ice and snow, a magnificent chapter was written demonstrating love among Asia. The Ninth Asian Winter Games kicked off in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province with a grand opening ceremony. President Xi Jinping attended it and declared the Asian Winter Games open.Cai Qi and leaders and dignitaries from across Asia attended the opening ceremony.In the dark sky at night, the Harbin International Convention and Exhibition Sports Center was ablaze with dazzling lights. Before the opening ceremony, people from all over Heilongjiang Province presented performances with local characteristics that passionately illuminated the ambiance on the site.At 7:58 p.m., amid the music of "Peace – a Community with a Shared Future", Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan, together with President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) Timothy Tsun Ting Fok, among others, stepped onto the podium and waved to the audience, which erupted in prolonged warm applause.Accompanied by the touching melody of "I Love You, China", eight honor guards walked into the venue with vigorous steps, escorting the national flag of the People's Republic of China (PRC). All the audience stood up and sang the national anthem of the PRC loudly, as the bright Five-Starred Red Flag rose slowly.On the big screen, a short video "Glazed Moments" was played, featuring children dressed in festive New Year attire holding ice lanterns, illuminating the iconic landmark of Harbin. The welcoming performance "Ice Lanterns Ignite Dreams" followed, with spinning ice crystal handkerchief flowers symbolizing the host's warm hospitality to guests from all corners of the world.The entry ceremony of athletes kicked off at 8:08 p.m. Amidst the joyful melody of "Asia of Ice and Snow", the sports delegations from 34 countries and regions entered the venue one after another and received a heartfelt welcome from the audience. The sports delegation of China as the host country entered last amidst the stirring melody of "Ode to the Motherland". Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan stood up and waved, and the stadium was filled with cheers and applause. The Chinese delegation consists of 257 members, including 170 athletes to compete in 64 events of 6 sports at this Asian Winter Games.In her speech, President of the Ninth Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 Organizing Committee and Governor of Heilongjiang Province Liang Huiling, on behalf of the organizing committee and the over 30 million people in Heilongjiang, extended warm welcome to athletes from different countries and regions across Asia, and wished them success in breaking personal records, showcasing their talents, realizing their dreams, and forging friendships on the field.President of the Ninth Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 Organizing Committee and President of the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) Gao Zhidan said in his speech, "Thanks to the cordial care and firm leadership of President Xi Jinping, a magnificent Asian Winter Games will open soon. Let us fully embrace the vibrant manifestations of Chinese modernization, join hands to paint a splendid picture of new glories in Asian sports, and jointly compose a spectacular symphony for the Asian community with a shared future."In his speech, OCA Vice President Timothy Tsun Ting Fok affirmed China's significant role in the development of winter sports in Asia. He expressed gratitude to the Chinese government, the COC, the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province, the Harbin Municipal People's Government, and the Ninth Asian Winter Games Harbin 2025 Organizing Committee for their meticulous preparations and collaboration. He also praised athletes, audience, and staff for their support, and lauded Harbin as the "Dream City of Ice and Snow".The opening ceremony reached its climax at 8:51 p.m. when President Xi Jinping declared the Ninth Asian Winter Games Harbin open! Upon this, the audience erupted in cheers and applause, and the sky was lit up with glamorous fireworks.Six excellent representatives of Chinese athletes entered, holding the flag of the OCA. Amid the anthem of the OCA, the flag rose slowly and fluttered high alongside the Chinese Five-Starred Red Flag.Athletes Ning Zhongyan and Cai Xuetong, and referees Zhang Chunhui and Chen Wenhong took the oath respectively on behalf of all participating athletes and referees.Subsequently, a short video "A Dynamic Winter" turned the attention of all the audience to the big screen: the people of Harbin, who revel in the joys of ice and snow, showcased the urban fervor of the "City Hosting Two Asian Winter Games".Then the gala performance began, comprising three chapters. Chapter One, "Blazing Ice and Snow", began with the resounding shout of ice harvesters. With tools in hand, they dance upon ice with strength and grace. The first block of ice breaks free from the Songhua River, adorned with flowing crimson silk that soars like a fiery ribbon through the winter air, illuminating the Asian Winter Games' emblem of "Surpass". In this frozen wonderland, ballet dancers glide with ethereal poise, weaving a glorious tapestry where nature meets culture. In Chapter Two, "Passion in Motion", athletes soar across the arena with breathtaking grace, igniting the passion of ice and snow. Joyful crowds dance and the lovable "Snowman" makes a delightful appearance, adding to a marvelous carnival across the Ice City of Harbin. In Chapter Three, "Everlasting Friendship", dancers adorned in the distinctive attire of Asian countries and regions move with graceful elegance, showcasing the rich diversity of Asia and the spirit of unity in diversity. A unique "Balcony Concert" unfolds from the stage to the audience. Soaring notes strike the chords of a shared future, stirring the hearts of Asia in perfect harmony.At 9:24 p.m., the lighting ceremony of the cauldron began. The big screen linked live to the sub-venue, Harbin Ice and Snow World, where torchbearers Yang Yang, Han Xiaopeng, Wang Zhen, and Zhang Hong passed the flame in a relay, earning a thunderous round of applause from the audience. The torchbearers, joined by children holding ice lanterns, lit the lilac-shaped cauldron, and the sacred flame of the Asian Winter Games blazed brightly.All the audience sang the official song "Light up Asia", turning the entire stadium into a sea of joy.The international dignitaries attending the opening ceremony included Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and his wife Aigul Japarova, President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra, and Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea Woo Won-shik and his wife Shin Kyung-hye.Wang Yi, He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong and Shen Yiqin attended the opening ceremony.The opening ceremony was also attended by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee Ka Chiu and the Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region Sam Hou Fai.The opening ceremony was also attended by OCA officials, among others.