Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway from July 2 to July 8, 2026, for a week-long diplomatic trip [1, 2, 3]. This visit marks his second European trip in 2026, following visits to Hungary and Germany in February [1].
The Nordic countries invited Wang Yi and were among the earliest in Europe to recognize the People's Republic of China and establish diplomatic relations [1, 3]. His itinerary includes meetings with Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and King Frederik; Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard; Finland's President Alexander Stubb and Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen; and Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide [2].
Wang Yi's visit aims to deepen political trust and expand cooperation on green transition, trade, investment, science, technology, multilateralism, free trade, and climate change with the Nordic countries [1, 3]. The trip is notable as the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Denmark in 15 years and to Sweden in 22 years [3].
Relations between China and the Nordic region have seen recent high-level exchanges and cooperation despite previous challenges, including a decade-long strain in China-Sweden ties [1, 3]. A more recent engagement saw Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store visiting China in 2024, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations [3].
Official announcements by the Chinese Foreign Ministry and media on June 30, 2026, confirmed Wang Yi's upcoming Nordic visit [1, 3]. The trip is expected to cover bilateral and regional issues during the seven-day stay.
Wang Yi's visit will conclude on July 8, 2026, after which he will continue his diplomatic duties in other regions.
