On March 9, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Antonio Jose Seguro on assuming presidency of the Portuguese Republic.

Xi Jinping noted that China and Portugal enjoy a profound traditional friendship. Over the 47 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the two countries have upheld mutual respect and mutual support, properly resolved the question of Macao with political wisdom, deepened mutually beneficial cooperation in the spirit of partnership, and maintained close coordination in international affairs. The bilateral relations have thus enjoyed sound and steady growth. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Portugal relations and stands ready to work with President Antonio Jose Seguro to strengthen strategic communication, consolidate high-level mutual trust, promote high-quality cooperation, and continuously enrich the China-Portugal comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to deliver more benefits to the two peoples.