On July 2, 2026, local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Danish Minister for Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Copenhagen.

Wang Yi stated that China and Denmark boast a long history of exchanges, and bilateral ties have scored a number of “firsts”. Denmark is the first Nordic country to forge a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, and also the first to set up a cooperation mechanism on green transition with China. Queen Margrethe II was the first head of state of a Western country to visit China following China’s reform and opening-up. All these fully demonstrate Denmark’s strategic vision and historical initiative in advancing its relations with China. Last year, China and Denmark jointly celebrated the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. President Xi Jinping and King Frederik X exchanged congratulatory messages, voicing earnest expectations for new progress in China-Denmark relations at a new starting point. China stands ready to work with Denmark to deliver on the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, maintain high-level exchanges, and strengthen dialogue and cooperation across all government departments and fields.

Wang Yi noted that bilateral relations are currently enjoying sound and steady growth. China is Denmark’s largest trading partner in Asia, and economic and trade cooperation between the two countries has borne fruitful results over the years. China is ready to further expand trade and investment cooperation with Denmark, launch negotiations on a new version of the Green Joint Work Programme, deepen collaboration in scientific research and innovation, green shipping, health and medical care led by green cooperation, and expand exchanges covering education, culture, tourism, youth and sports. Such efforts will deepen mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples and add new contemporary dimensions to the China-Denmark comprehensive strategic partnership. He expressed the hope that Danish enterprises will stay confident and continue to invest in China, and that Denmark will provide an open, fair and predictable business environment for Chinese enterprises investing and operating in Denmark. Both sides should jointly consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations. China appreciates Denmark’s commitment to the one-China principle and supports Denmark in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which is consistent with the UN Charter and the basic norms governing international relations.

Wang Yi pointed out that the current international landscape is fraught with chaos. Both China and Denmark are members of the UN Security Council, committed to multilateralism and the international rule of law, and advocate that the UN play a central role in international affairs. The two sides should step up multilateral communication and coordination, advance the development of a more just and reasonable global governance system, oppose all unilateral and bullying practices, and never allow the international community to slide back to the law of the jungle. Together, China and Denmark will contribute to upholding world peace and stability and boosting global development and prosperity. China and the EU are partners rather than rivals, and cooperation should serve as the fundamental underpinning and mainstream tone of China-EU relations. He hoped that Denmark will play a constructive role in advancing the sound and steady development of EU-China relations.

Lars Løkke Rasmussen stated that Denmark is one of the first Western countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China. As comprehensive strategic partners, Denmark and China share extensive common interests. Bilateral relations are currently enjoying strong growth momentum, with trade and green development standing out as highlights of cooperation. Denmark has consistently followed the one-China policy, and the Danish parliament has also adopted a resolution supporting this policy. Denmark looks forward to maintaining exchanges at all levels with China, continuing open and candid dialogue, exploring the formulation of a new Green Joint Work Programme, and promoting exchanges and cooperation in economy and trade, culture, health and education. Danish enterprises have full confidence in China’s development prospects and are ready to take long-term root in the Chinese market. Amid prevailing uncertainties in the international situation, Denmark values China’s role as a major country and stands ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China on platforms including the United Nations, uphold multilateralism, safeguard free trade and tackle all types of global challenges. Denmark is also willing to play an active part in promoting dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.

The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of mutual concern.