Chinese foreign minister calls on Sweden to help rebuild trust between the countries
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm and called on Sweden to help rebuild bilateral trust despite recent frictions. Wang noted that Sweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with China, praising its independence and strategic foresight. The meeting aims to improve relations between the two countries, which have experienced tensions in recent years.
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References Sweden's independence and strategic foresight as a global example.
Wang Yi spoke to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Saturday.
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Wang Yi stated that Sweden's early diplomatic ties showed independence and strategic foresight.
Opinion- References Sweden's independence and strategic foresight as a global example.
- Seen as an effort to counter recent frictions and improve China's standing in Europe.
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Loaded language removedChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Sweden to help rebuild trust between the two countries and cultivate a “correct perception” of each other despite their frictions in recent years.
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Wang Yi stated that Sweden's early diplomatic ties showed independence and strategic foresight.
OpinionChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Sweden to help rebuild trust between the two countries.
South China Morning PostSweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with China.
South China Morning PostWang Yi spoke to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Stockholm on Saturday.
South China Morning Post