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China and Denmark Strengthen Strategic Partnership Amid Global Turbulence

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Danish counterpart Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Beijing, reaffirming the two nations' commitment to a comprehensive strategic partnership. The talks highlighted the importance of mutual respect, equality, and cooperation in the face of global challenges. Wang Yi emphasized China's willingness to deepen cooperation in areas such as green development, economy, trade, scientific research, and innovation. Rasmussen emphasized Denmark's commitment to the one-China principle and its intention to strengthen bilateral relations through increased dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • China and Denmark have maintained diplomatic relations for 75 years, with Denmark being one of the first Western countries to recognize the People's Republic of China.
  • The two countries have established a comprehensive strategic partnership, built on mutual respect, equality, and cooperation.
  • Wang Yi stressed the importance of adhering to the principle of equality of all countries and respecting each other's fundamental interests.
  • China is willing to deepen cooperation in fields such as green development, economy, trade, scientific research, and innovation.
  • Denmark supports China's position on issues related to its sovereignty and territorial integrity, including the Greenland issue.
  • The two countries aim to strengthen dialogue and cooperation in the framework of the European Union, with China marking the 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations.
  • China and Denmark will work together to safeguard the international system with the UN at its core and the multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization at its center.

Statistics:

  • 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark (1950-2025)
  • 50th anniversary of EU-China diplomatic relations (2023)
  • China has been expanding high-level opening-up, creating a broader development space for foreign-invested companies (2025)
  • China's total trade volume with Denmark was $23.4 billion in 2022 (Source: State Council News)
  • The number of Danish businesses operating in China is expected to increase in the coming years, with Denmark welcoming Chinese investments (Source: Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen)

Sources:

  • State Council News: BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in Beijing on Monday with visiting Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen.
  • People's Republic of China in Russian: Wang Yi pointed out that Denmark was one of the first Western countries to recognize the People's Republic of China and establish diplomatic relations with it.
  • Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen: "The Danish side takes an open position towards investments by Chinese companies in Denmark..."

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