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China's Wang Yi: Strengthening Ties Amid U.S. Rivalry

3/8/2026

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the media during the annual "two sessions" to discuss Beijing's foreign policy.
Beijing navigates a strategic rivalry with the United States that has shifted from intense friction to a more moderated dynamic due to recent high-level exchanges.
China aims to deepen economic ties with Europe as countries reassess relations with China amid the unpredictability of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi addressed the media during the annual "two sessions" to discuss Beijing's foreign policy.
Beijing navigates a strategic rivalry with the United States that has shifted from intense friction to a more moderated dynamic due to recent high-level exchanges.
China aims to deepen economic ties with Europe as countries reassess relations with China amid the unpredictability of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.