On April 30, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot in Beijing.

Wang Yi stated that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Belgium. With the care and support of the leaders of both countries, bilateral relations have achieved stable and significant development, and the two sides have established an all-round partnership of friendly cooperation. Amid intertwined global changes and turbulence, both China and Belgium are defenders and practitioners of multilateralism, and supporters and beneficiaries of an open world economy. Both countries advocate for the political settlement of disputes through dialogue and uphold international law, sharing broad common interests. China is willing to take the 55th anniversary of the diplomatic relations as an opportunity to work with Belgium to uphold mutual respect, seek more common ground while shelving differences, maintain close dialogue, enhance mutual understanding and trust, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, and tap the potential of practical cooperation so as to elevate bilateral relations to a new level.

Wang Yi stated that as the seat of the EU and a key gateway for China-EU cooperation, Belgium elevates the China-Belgium relationship to a level transcending bilateral ties. China hopes that Belgium will play a positive and constructive role within the EU, promote the proper handling of economic and trade differences between Europe and China through dialogue and consultation, uphold open cooperation, and achieve mutual benefit.

Maxime Prévot stated that amid the current turbulent international situation, the Belgium-China relationship is more important than ever. It is even more crucial to maintain dialogue and communication, be reliable partners for each other, jointly address global challenges, and promote common development and prosperity. On the Taiwan question, Belgium consistently adheres to the one-China policy, abides by relevant resolutions of the United Nations, and holds that there is only one China in the world, with the government of the People’s Republic of China being the sole legal government representing the whole of China. Regarding economic and trade issues, Belgium does not agree with protectionism. In a positive, open and constructive spirit, Belgium is willing to enhance communication and dialogue with China, properly handle existing differences, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Belgium stands ready to work with China to safeguard multilateralism, defend international law, and play a positive role in promoting the healthy development of EU-China relations.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional hotspot issues of mutual concern. Wang Yi elaborated on China’s principled position. Maxime Prévot appreciated China’s efforts in easing regional tensions and its commitment to resolving issues through dialogue, expressing Belgium’s willingness to maintain close communication with China.