China Diplomacy Now

Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his first state visit to the United States in 11 years. He and U.S. President Donald Trump agree on eight outcomes. And the Global Development Initiative marks its fifth anniversary.

In our fifth episode of “China Diplomacy Now,” we’ll go through the state visit day by day, and then finish with various letters Xi sent last week.

Further Reading:

• Xi lands in US for state visit, greeted by Trump at airport
• China, US agree on constructive strategic stability based on respect, fairness and reciprocity
• Xi-Trump summit provides new strategic guidance for China-US ties
• Xi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-US ties on steady course
• Xi calls for translating new vision of China-US relationship into action
• Xi attends state dinner held by Trump
• China, US reach consensus on eight outcomes in Xi’s visit
• China and the United States reach eight deliverables and understandings
• Xi replies to US university students
• US youth receive Xi’s reply letter ahead of his state visit
• Xi sends congratulatory letter to 48th WorldSkills Competition
• Xi sends congratulatory letter to high-level dialogue marking 5th anniversary of GDI

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Chinese President Xi Jinping unveils a list of new initiatives at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In our fourth episode of “China Diplomacy Now,” we’ll look at what Xi said in New Delhi, and then turn to his meeting with Modi.

Further Reading:

• Xi urges BRICS to stand on right side of history, play pioneering role
• Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation
• Xi charts course for high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, Chinese FM says
• Highlights of Xi’s remarks on BRICS cooperation
• Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partners

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A phone call with Britain’s new Prime Minister, two congratulatory messages, and a look at why President Xi Jinping so often uses museums as a backdrop for diplomacy.

In our third episode of “China Diplomacy Now,” we’ll take you through what President Xi has been doing since he returned to Beijing after attending the 2026 SCO Summit in Bishkek and wrapping up his state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt.

Further Reading:

• Xi holds phone talks with British PM
• Xi sends congratulatory message to 8th China-Russia Energy Business Forum
• Xi extends congratulations over DPRK’s 78th founding anniversary
• Xi’s cultural journey through museums

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A Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, and a four-point proposal for security in the Middle East.

In our second episode of “China Diplomacy Now,” we’ll take you through President Xi Jinping’s first overseas trip of the autumn: what happened, who was involved, and why it matters.

Further Reading:

• Xi calls for SCO to strive for higher quality development, promote better global governance
• Xi hails historic leap in China-Kyrgyzstan ties
• Xi, Japarov chart new course for China-Kyrgyzstan ties
• Xi expects stronger foundation, brighter future for China-Russia ties
• Xi says China ready to work with Uzbekistan to usher in new ‘golden decade’ for bilateral relations
• Xi says China ready to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Egypt
• Xi arrives in Cairo for state visit to Egypt
• Xi calls for deepening China-Egypt cooperation, raises Mideast proposal
• Xi says China, Egypt set example of friendship, solidarity between developing countries
• Xi says China making every effort to search for missing people in mudslide disaster

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Two state visits. A four-point plan on the Palestinian question. Congratulations to three presidents. And messages of condolence after two deadly earthquakes.

In our first episode of “China Diplomacy Now,” we’ll bring you up to speed on President Xi Jinping’s diplomatic activity in August. What happened, who was involved, and why it matters.

Further Reading:

• Xi calls on China, Jordan to further deepen alignment of development strategies
• Xi congratulates Alamgir on assuming Bangladeshi presidency
• Xi puts forward four principles on Palestinian question
• Xi congratulates Hichilema on re-election as Zambian president
• Xi congratulates Baka on assuming Hungarian presidency
• Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies
• Xi extends condolences to Indonesian president over strong earthquake
• Xi extends condolences to Colombian president over deadly earthquake

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Your weekly window into China’s head-of-state diplomacy, in about 10 minutes.

“China Diplomacy Now” covers President Xi Jinping’s latest diplomatic activity, including state visits, summits, phone calls and bilateral meetings. We tell you what happened, who was involved, and why it matters. Fast, factual and easy to follow. Whether you’re a policy watcher, a student of international affairs, or simply curious about how China engages with the world, this show is for you.

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