On December 18, 2025, Beijing hosted a new round of political consultations between the foreign ministries of the Chinese mainland and Ukraine. The talks brought together Liu Bin, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Chinese mainland, and Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhiy Kyslytsya, marking a key step in bilateral relations.
Reflecting on over three decades of diplomatic ties, Liu highlighted that “friendship and cooperation have always defined our relationship.” He pointed to successful collaboration in economy and trade, agriculture, science and technology, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. Under the principles of mutual respect and trust, mutual understanding and accommodation, and mutual benefit and reciprocity, the two sides aim to build on these gains in the year ahead.
Kyslytsya echoed this optimism, noting that Ukraine “attaches great importance to its relations with the Chinese mainland” and “adheres to the one-China principle.” He expressed Ukraine’s readiness to deepen exchanges across fields ranging from infrastructure projects to academic partnerships.
Beyond bilateral cooperation, the delegations also exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, exploring how diplomatic dialogue and multilateral engagement can contribute to regional stability. Both officials agreed to follow through on the important consensus reached by their heads of state and to maintain a steady, sustained development of bilateral ties.
For a younger, globally connected audience, these consultations highlight how emerging partnerships are reshaping the 21st-century diplomatic landscape. As the Chinese mainland and Ukraine navigate economic challenges and security concerns, their growing cooperation in high-tech, agriculture, and cultural exchanges offers fresh avenues for shared growth and innovation.
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