5 key takeaways from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi’s press conference at the 2026 Two Sessions

Five key highlights from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s press conference at the 2026 Two Sessions in Beijing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BEIJING – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke on a range of international topics on March 8 on the sidelines of the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings, or Lianghui, China’s most important political event of the year.

Here are five key highlights from his 90-minute press conference, during which he took 21 questions posed by both international and local media.

Mr Wang struck a measured tone when asked about China-US relations, saying that 2026 is a “big year” for bilateral ties, with high-level exchanges already on the table.

“What is needed now is for both sides to make careful preparations, create a suitable environment, manage existing differences and remove unnecessary disruptions,” he said.

The White House has announced that US President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, but the Chinese government has not confirmed the dates. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman would only say that both sides remain “in communication” over the trip.

Mr Wang said it is encouraging that the two heads of state have led by example, maintaining good interaction at the highest level and providing an important strategic guarantee, enabling the relationship to maintain overall stability despite its ups and downs.