Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Ireland underscores the growing importance of bilateral relations and a potential shift towards increased economic cooperation. Wang Yi's trip follows a visit by Premier Li Qiang earlier this year and signifies China's engagement with Ireland as a strategic partner.
Micheál Martin met Wang Yi during a visit to Beijing in 2023 as minister for foreign affairs. This visit follows a trip by premier Li Qiang to Ireland in January 2024, marking it the second high-level Chinese political visit to Ireland in just over a year. ' Ireland is China’s strategic partner for mutually beneficial co-operation. Over recent years, bilateral relations have enjoyed a sound growth momentum,' stated Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun.
'Last year marked the 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. As the new government of Ireland was just formed, China hopes that foreign minister Wang Yi’s visit will bring the two countries closer together for greater consensus, more co-operation and deeper friendship, so as to realise better and faster growth of the China-Ireland strategic partnership for mutually beneficial co-operation and contribute to the sound and steady development of China-Europe relations.'Ireland stands out among EU member states for maintaining a trade surplus with China. Recent years have witnessed an increase in Chinese investment in the country. This positive trend is mirrored in the European Union's shifting stance towards China. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, hinted at a possible reopening of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), which was temporarily suspended as relations deteriorated. 'We will keep de-risking our economic relationship – as we have been doing in recent years. But there is also room to engage constructively with China – and find solutions in our mutual interest,' Ms von der Leyen stated to EU diplomats in Brussels. 'I think we can find agreements that could even expand our trade and investment ties. It is a fine line that we need to walk. But it can lead us to a fairer and more balanced relationship with one of the world’s economic giants. And that can make sense for Europe.' This nuanced approach comes after former US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports and threatened to do the same with the EU.Wang Yi, a member of the politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is attending the Munich Security Conference this week. Before heading to Dublin on Sunday, he will engage in talks with his British counterpart, David Lammy, in London. Lammy visited Beijing last year. This diplomatic tour highlights the growing importance of China in international relations and its efforts to strengthen ties with key players like Ireland, the UK, and the EU
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