Published on: 2026-07-03
Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –
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Copenhagen, July 3 /Xinhua/ — China is ready to cooperate with Denmark to expand trade and investment cooperation, start discussions on a new version of the joint “green” work program, as well as deepen cooperation in scientific research and innovation, “green” shipping, and healthcare. This was stated on Thursday by Wang Yi, member of the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, during talks with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen in Copenhagen.
According to him, over the long history of bilateral contacts, there have been many events that were the first of their kind. Denmark was the first country in Northern Europe to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with China and was the first to create a cooperation mechanism with China in the field of the “green” transition, and Queen Margrethe II was the first head of a Western state to visit China after the start of the country’s reform and opening-up policy.
Recalling the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations celebrated last year, Wang Yi expressed China’s readiness to fulfill the important consensus reached by the heads of the two states, to maintain high-level exchanges, and to strengthen dialogue and cooperation.
As Denmark’s largest trading partner in Asia, China is also ready to expand exchanges in the fields of education, culture, tourism, youth, and sports, strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of the two countries, and add new dimensions to the China-Denmark comprehensive strategic partnership, he said.
Van Yi expressed hope that Danish companies will continue to invest in China and that Denmark will provide an open, fair, and predictable business environment for Chinese companies.
Noting that both sides must jointly uphold the political foundation of bilateral relations, Wang Yi said that China highly values Denmark’s commitment to the One-China principle and supports Denmark in safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, which aligns with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and the fundamental norms governing international relations.
Regarding international and regional affairs, Wang Yi noted that both countries, as members of the UN Security Council, support multilateralism, uphold the supremacy of international law, and advocate for the central role of the UN in international affairs.
Both sides must strengthen communication and coordination, promote a fairer and more equitable system of global governance, oppose all forms of unilateralism and bullying, and also contribute to peace, stability, and prosperity worldwide.
China and the European Union (EU) are more partners than rivals, and cooperation should remain the defining characteristic of bilateral relations, said Wang Yi, expressing hope that Denmark will play a constructive role in promoting reliable and sustainable development of ties between the EU and China.
Confirming Denmark’s commitment to the one-China policy, L. L. Rasmussen stated that the Danish side hopes to maintain contacts with China at all levels, continue open and frank dialogue, develop a new version of the joint “green” work program, and expand cooperation in the economy and trade, culture, healthcare, and education.
Danish companies are confident in China’s development prospects and are ready to continue developing the Chinese market in the long term, he emphasized.
In a world dominated by uncertainty, said L. L. Rasmussen, Denmark places great importance on the role of China as a major country and is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China through the UN and other platforms, support the principles of multilateralism and free trade, address various global challenges, and also play a positive role in promoting dialogue and cooperation between the EU and China.
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