On January 4, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin over a fire disaster in Switzerland's Valais Canton.

Xi Jinping said that he was shocked to learn that a serious fire in Crans-Montana, a town in the Valais Canton of Switzerland, had unfortunately caused heavy casualties. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, he extended deep condolences to the victims and expressed sincere sympathies to the bereaved families, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.