“I hope that the two sides will work together to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relations back to the course of sound development toward a bright future with boundless prospects,”
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Wang Yi
Wang Yi is a Chinese diplomat and politician who is the director of the Central Committee Foreign Affairs Commission Office of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Born 19 October 1953 · Q701801
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We hope that the U.S. policy makers will keep pace with the times, see clearly the trend of the world, abandon biases, give up unwarranted suspicions and move to bring the China policy back to reason to ensure a healthy, steady development of China-U.S. relations.
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2026· 28 entries
“We hope that the U.S. policy makers will keep pace with the times, see clearly the trend of the world, abandon biases, give up unwarranted suspicions and move to bring the China policy back to reason to ensure a healthy, steady development of China-U.S. relations.”
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“Israel’s actions have gone beyond self-defense.”
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Pakistan Today: China-Indonesia cooperation sets example for Global South: Wang Yi
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The Star: China and Indonesia reaffirm economic commitment during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Jakarta visit
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The Straits Times: China and Indonesia strengthen economic and investment ties with Wang Yi visit
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ABC: El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de China, Wang Yi, visita Indonesia
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news.cgtn.com: Wang Yi Visits ROK: Chinese FM on official visit from August 19 to 20
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news.cgtn.com: China-ROK Relations: Chinese FM Wang Yi concludes top-level talks with ROK officials
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Jakarta Globe: China’s Wang Yi Warns Indonesia of Unilateralism in Jab at US
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Reporte Asia: Wang Yi visitó Yakarta: China e Indonesia acuerdan profundizar la cooperación militar, minera y tecnológica
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The Star: China's Wang Yi and Indonesia FM Sugiono to discuss security and economic issues
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Jakarta Globe: China's Wang Yi Arrives in Indonesia for Strategic Talks with Sugiono
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아시아경제: Lee Urges 'Strategic Communication on Korean Peninsula' in Meeting with Wang Yi, but China Distances Itself from North Korean Denuclearization
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Reporte Asia: Wang Yi pide a Seúl mantener una política amistosa hacia China en visita a la capital surcoreana
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Vietnam.vn: El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Wang Yi, instó a Corea del Sur a no tomar partido y a mantener una política amistosa hacia China.
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YouTube: China diplomacy: Wang Yi urges South Korea not to take sides between Beijing, Washington
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The Jakarta Post: Chinese FM Wang Yi to discuss economy, security in Jakarta
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아시아경제: President Lee Urges Strategic Communication on 'Korean Peninsula Issues' in Meeting with China's Wang Yi (Comprehensive)
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news.sbs.co.kr: Wi Sung-lac Meets With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Asks for Constructive Cooperation on North Korea Policy
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아시아경제: Wang Yi of China Remains Silent on "North Korean Denuclearization" Until the End
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news.sbs.co.kr: President Lee Asks China's Wang Yi to Maintain Close Communication on Korean Peninsula Issues
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아시아경제: President Lee Urges Close Communication on 'Korean Peninsula Issues' in Meeting with Wang Yi of China
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South China Morning Post: South Korean President Lee voices hope to Wang Yi of closer China ties
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South China Morning Post: In Seoul, Wang Yi urges South Korea to chart a neutral path between China and US
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Seoul Economic Daily: Lee Meets China's Wang Yi, Vows to Deepen Bilateral Ties
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TradingView: China's Wang Yi invites South Korean national security adviser to China, Blue House says
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Reported claimRated The claim is false. The note was not passed by Benjamin Netanyahu and Wang Yi received it through another individual. The clip comes from a joint press conference held on 18 December 2013, where the original audio has been removed to suggest tension. In reality, the full footage shows a cordial diplomatic interaction, ending with both leaders shaking hands. · DigitEye India
DigitEye India rated the claim “Video allegedly shows angry Chinese FM Wang Yi returning a note from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and a standoff.” The claim is false. The note was not passed by Benjamin Netanyahu and Wang Yi received it through another individual. The clip comes from a joint press conference held on 18 December 2013, where the original audio has been removed to suggest tension. In reality, the full footage shows a cordial diplomatic interaction, ending with both leaders shaking hands..
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2025· 6 entries
Maintained China's policy towards Taiwan and encouraged the United States to support peaceful reunification
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Due to a trade war and the US increasing support for Taiwan
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Wang pledged to support the development of African countries
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Wang took trips to Pakistan and Afghanistan to discuss expanding One Belt One Road programs in each country
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And stated that China was a strategic partner for Niger
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Wang Yi visited Chad and Nigeria to highlight his support for the development of African nations
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2024· 1 entry
AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Video of Wang Yi waiting for Israel PM to initiate handshake” False.
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2023· 3 entries
After Qin Gang's removal, Wang Yi was reappointed as foreign minister
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Career landmark: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (2023).
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After the 2023 Chinese balloon incident, Wang Yi attended several secret meetings with Jake Sullivan to diffuse security issues
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2022· 3 entries
Career landmark: member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (2022).
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Wang visited for a meeting in which China attempted to frame the border issue in a broader context of bilateral development opportunities
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Became a member of the CCP Politburo, and was succeeded by Qin Gang as foreign minister
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2018· 3 entries
“We welcome more people to visit Xinjiang - seeing is believing. This is the best way to debunk rumours.”
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Career landmark: State councillor (2018–2023).
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Wang said the world should ignore "gossip" about Xinjiang internment camps
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2017· 2 entries
Wang's leader described the "Two Guidances", the principles that: (1) China should guide the global community in building a more just and reasonable world order, and (2) that China should guide the global community in sa
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The Dominican Republic and El Salvador in 2018, and the Solomon Islands in 2019, with all four nations ceasing relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan)
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2016· 1 entry
Won Medal of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (2016).
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2013· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (2013–2022).
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Wang was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs
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2008· 1 entry
Career landmark: Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese Conmunist Party (2008–2013).
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2007· 1 entry
Career landmark: Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (2007–2008).
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2004· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Polar Star (2004).
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Career landmark: ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Japan (2004–2007).
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2001· 2 entries
Wang was elevated to Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of Asian affairs
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Career landmark: Vice-minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (2001–2004).
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1995· 1 entry
Career landmark: Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs (1995–1998).
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1989· 1 entry
Was sent to the Chinese embassy in Japan and served there for five years
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1953· 1 entry
Born 1953-10-19.
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