With the largest ever gathering of the quarter century old Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin (August 31-September 1) and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing (September 3), China’s high-level diplomacy has recently experienced a particularly busy period.
President Xi Jinping began a round of bilateral meetings in Tianjin on August 30, the eve of the SCO Summit, meeting with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing in the afternoon and with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in the evening.
Meeting with António Guterres, President Xi noted that the founding of the United Nations was the most important decision made by the international community at the end of the Second World War. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. History teaches that multilateralism, solidarity and cooperation are the right way to address global challenges.
Guterres expressed his gratitude for China’s strong and solid support to the UN. He noted that at a time when multilateralism, international law and the authority of the United Nations are being challenged, and the international governance architecture is in urgent need of reform, it is all the more important to recall the founding mission and values that led to the creation of the UN 80 years ago. China has made significant contributions to safeguarding international law and ensuring international rule of law and has been a cornerstone of multilateralism. The UN will strengthen cooperation with China to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, defend the basic norms of international relations, advance a multipolar world, enhance the representation of developing countries, and enable the UN to play a greater role in international affairs.
Meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, President Xi noted that Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Next year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Egypt diplomatic ties. The two sides should take it as an opportunity to steer the bilateral relationship toward the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era, add new impetus to China-Arab and China-Africa relations, and make greater contributions to upholding world peace and stability and promoting global development and prosperity. The two countries should be good friends that closely collaborate in multilateral affairs, shoulder historical and major-country responsibilities as important members of the Global South, safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II, jointly oppose unilateralism and bullying practices, and defend the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order underpinned by international law.
Prime Minister Madbouly said China is a true partner and friend of Egypt, and the two sides have always trusted and supported each other. Egypt places high importance on its relations with China and is firmly committed to the one-China principle. Egypt stands ready to take next year’s 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China as an opportunity to increase high-level exchanges, expand trade and investment, and deepen cooperation in such areas as new energy, electric vehicles, finance and seawater desalination, in a bid to achieve greater progress in bilateral relations.
Meeting with Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, President Xi noted that Myanmar was part of the Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War and it is an important dialogue partner of the SCO. The China-Myanmar pauk-phaw (brotherly) friendship, rooted in the hearts of the two peoples, is as strong and relevant as ever. The two sides should seize the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations to deepen strategic cooperation, accelerate the building of their community with a shared future, and bring greater benefits to people in both countries.
The two sides should advance key projects of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and promote economic and trade cooperation. Joint efforts should be made to combat cross-border crimes, maintain peace and tranquility in the China-Myanmar border region, and ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects in Myanmar.
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing said that Myanmar and China share a deep pauk-phaw friendship and a common pursuit of peace and stability, and both countries made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. China has always been a good neighbour and a good friend to Myanmar, providing long-term assistance to Myanmar’s economic and social development, supporting its post-disaster rehabilitation efforts, and playing a constructive role in facilitating peace and stability in northern Myanmar.
[The northern region of Myanmar, close to or bordering China is home to numerous political-military organisations based among and representing the area’s minority ethnic groups and there has recently been an upsurge in a number of armed conflicts between these movements and the Myanmar authorities. For historical and other reasons, China also has ties with a number of these groups and has been actively seeking to facilitate a peace process.]
In his meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President Xi pointed out that China and Kazakhstan are strategic partners that can trust and count on each other. No matter how the international landscape evolves, the two sides should stay committed to the overarching policy of good-neighbourliness and friendship, the guiding principle of openness and win-win cooperation, and the overall direction of jointly building a community with a shared future.
He emphasised that the two countries should further synergise their development strategies, explore more converging interests and new areas of growth in cooperation; consolidate energy cooperation as the foundation and deepen cooperation on connectivity, especially advancing hard connectivity of infrastructure and soft connectivity of policies and mechanisms; continue to promote people-to-people exchanges, and ensure the success of the China-Kazakhstan year of cultural exchange; step up multilateral coordination, consolidate and strengthen the SCO, jointly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, and work for a more just and equitable international order.
President Tokayev extended congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, noting that the Chinese people made a significant historical contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and demonstrated extraordinary courage and patriotism.
During the meeting, the two heads of state witnessed the announcement of more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as alignment of development strategies, energy, science and technology, housing and urban development, education, sports, and wildlife protection, and the unveiling of two new Luban (vocational education) Workshops in Kazakhstan.
The following articles were originally published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
President Xi Jinping Meets with U.N. Secretary General António Guterres
August 30 (MFA) – On the afternoon of August 30, President Xi Jinping met with United Nations Secretary General António Guterres at the Tianjin Guest House, who was in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
President Xi noted that the founding of the United Nations was the most important decision made by the international community at the end of the Second World War. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. History teaches that multilateralism, solidarity and cooperation are the right way to address global challenges. We should rededicate ourselves to the founding mission of the U.N., reaffirm our commitment to the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, and enable the U.N. to respond to the changing situation with enhanced authority and vitality, so that it will remain the premier platform for coordinating actions among countries and responding to common challenges. As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, China always stands firmly on the right side of history and practices true multilateralism. China will always be a trustworthy partner of the U.N. China will deepen cooperation with the organization, support its central role in international affairs, and work with the U.N. to shoulder responsibility for safeguarding world peace and promoting development and prosperity.
President Xi stressed that amidst the once-in-a-century transformations, China is a source of stability and certainty. We will continue to create new opportunities for the world through China’s new development and work with other countries to create a better future through the building of a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.
Secretary General Guterres expressed his gratitude for China’s strong and solid support to the U.N. He noted that at a time when multilateralism, international law and the authority of the United Nations are being challenged, and the international governance architecture is in urgent need of reform, it is all the more important to recall the founding mission and values that led to the creation of the U.N. 80 years ago. China has made significant contributions to safeguarding international law and ensuring international rule of law, and has been a cornerstone of multilateralism. The U.N. will strengthen cooperation with China to uphold the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, defend the basic norms of international relations, advance a multipolar world, enhance the representation of developing countries, and enable the U.N. to play a greater role in international affairs. The two sides need to strengthen cooperation in areas such as the reform of the global governance system, artificial intelligence, and climate response, so as to better serve the wellbeing of humanity.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Chen Min’er, among others, were present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly
August 30 (MFA) – On the afternoon of August 30, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, who was in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025.
President Xi noted that Egypt was the first Arab and African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China, and China-Egypt relations are now at their best in history. Next year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Egypt diplomatic ties. The two sides should take it as an opportunity to steer the bilateral relationship toward the goal of building a China-Egypt community with a shared future in the new era, add new impetus to China-Arab and China-Africa relations, and make greater contributions to upholding world peace and stability and promoting global development and prosperity.
President Xi emphasized that under the new circumstances, China and Egypt should be good brothers that firmly support each other, keep consolidating political trust, and continue providing mutual support on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns. The two countries should be good partners that deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, foster greater synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the Vision 2030, and take cooperation on parks and zones such as the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone as the main driver to strengthen cooperation in such areas as economy and trade, joint manufacturing and new energy. The two countries should be good friends that closely collaborate in multilateral affairs, shoulder historical and major-country responsibilities as important members of the Global South, safeguard the victorious outcomes of World War II, jointly oppose unilateralism and bullying practices, and defend the international system with the United Nations at its core and the international order underpinned by international law.
Prime Minister Madbouly conveyed to President Xi sincere greetings and regards from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Prime Minister Madbouly said China is a true partner and friend of Egypt, and the two sides have always trusted and supported each other. Egypt places high importance on its relations with China, and is firmly committed to the one-China principle. Egypt stands ready to take next year’s 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China as an opportunity to increase high-level exchanges, expand trade and investment, and deepen cooperation in such areas as new energy, electric vehicles, finance and seawater desalination, in a bid to achieve greater progress of the bilateral relations. Egypt and China are both members of the developing world and the Global South. To address challenges facing the international landscape and world economy and trade, Egypt will strengthen coordination and collaboration with China in international and regional affairs, so as to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Chen Min’er, among others, attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing
August 30 (MFA) – On the afternoon of August 30, 2025, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with Myanmar’s Acting President Min Aung Hlaing, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi noted that Myanmar was part of the Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War and it is an important dialogue partner of the SCO. The China-Myanmar pauk-phaw friendship, rooted in the hearts of the two peoples, is as strong and relevant as ever. The two sides should seize the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations to deepen strategic cooperation, accelerate the building of their community with a shared future, and bring greater benefits to people in both countries.
President Xi stressed that China supports Myanmar in following a development path suited to its realities, in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests, in rebuilding after the earthquake, and in delivering a better life to its people. China also supports Myanmar in unifying all domestic political forces as much as possible and restoring stability and development. The two sides should advance key projects of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor and promote economic and trade cooperation. Joint efforts should be made to combat cross-border crimes, maintain peace and tranquility in the China-Myanmar border region, and ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects in Myanmar. The two sides should carry forward the spirit of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and jointly safeguard the U.N.-centered international system.
Acting President Min Aung Hlaing said that Myanmar and China share a deep pauk-phaw friendship and a common pursuit of peace and stability, and both countries made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. China has always been a good neighbor and a good friend to Myanmar, providing long-term assistance to Myanmar’s economic and social development, supporting its post-disaster rehabilitation efforts, and playing a constructive role in facilitating peace and stability in northern Myanmar. Myanmar will steadfastly uphold the one-China policy. Myanmar will work with China to pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and expand cooperation in such areas as trade, investment, energy, and infrastructure, so as to create a better life for people in both countries. As a dialogue partner of the SCO, Myanmar will actively contribute to the development of the organization.
The two sides signed multiple bilateral cooperation agreements in the fields of customs, news media, and others.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and Chen Min’er, among others, were present at the meeting.
President Xi Jinping Meets with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
August 30 (MFA) – On the evening of August 30, President Xi Jinping met at the Tianjin Guest House with President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who is in China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2025 and the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
President Xi pointed out that China and Kazakhstan are strategic partners that can trust and count on each other. No matter how the international landscape evolves, the two sides should stay committed to the overarching policy of good-neighborliness and friendship, the guiding principle of openness and win-win cooperation, and the overall direction of jointly building a community with a shared future. The two sides should firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, consolidate and expand all-round cooperation, and bring China-Kazakhstan relations to new heights.
President Xi emphasized that the two countries should further synergize their development strategies, explore more converging interests and new areas of growth in cooperation; consolidate energy cooperation as the foundation，and deepen cooperation on connectivity, especially advancing hard connectivity of infrastructure and soft connectivity of policies and mechanisms; continue to promote people-to-people exchanges, and ensure the success of the China-Kazakhstan year of cultural exchange; step up multilateral coordination, consolidate and strengthen the SCO, jointly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, and work for a more just and equitable international order.
President Tokayev noted that China, during its SCO presidency, performed its duties effectively. Kazakhstan had actively participated in all agenda items and is ready to work closely with China to ensure the success of the upcoming SCO Summit. He extended congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, noting that the Chinese people made a significant historical contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and demonstrated extraordinary courage and patriotism. He said that Kazakhstan-China relations are at the highest level ever. Bilateral trade reached a new record last year, and major cooperation projects are progressing smoothly. Kazakhstan stands ready to work with China to continue to deepen practical cooperation and enhance people-to-people exchanges, to take bilateral relations to an even higher level.
During the meeting, the two heads of state witnessed the announcement of more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as alignment of development strategies, energy, science and technology, housing and urban development, education, sports, and wildlife protection, and the unveiling of two new Luban Workshops in Kazakhstan.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi, Chen Min’er, among others, were present at the meeting.
