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Wang Yi

Wang Yi

Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China

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Born: 1953 (age 72 years), Beijing, China
Previous offices: State Councillor of China (2018–2023), Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China (2013–2022), Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office (2008–2013), and more
Spouse: Qian Wei
Party: Communist Party of China
Office: Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China

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Munich Security Conference 2026

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Foreign Minister of China - Met Rubio to prepare Trump's April China visit

For six decades, the Munich Security Conference has served as the West's annual gathering to coordinate defense policy. This year's 62nd conference concluded on February 15, 2026, with NATO allies announcing concrete military commitments—including Britain's Operation Firecrest carrier deployment to the Arctic—while navigating strained relations with Washington and preparing for President Trump's April visit to China.

Updated Feb 15

China encircles Taiwan with live-fire drills

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of China - Leading diplomatic response during Justice Mission 2025

On December 29-30, 2025, China executed its largest military drills around Taiwan to date—Operation 'Justice Mission 2025'—deploying 130 aircraft, 22 warships, and live-fire exercises across seven zones encircling the island. Over two days, fighter jets crossed the median line, naval vessels simulated port blockades at Keelung and Kaohsiung, and PLA ground forces conducted coordinated long-range strikes both north and south of Taiwan. The drills escalated on December 30 with 10 hours of live-fire activities in designated 'temporary danger zones,' forcing cancellation of 76 domestic flights and delays to 300+ international flights affecting over 106,000 passengers. China framed the exercises as dual punishment: for the record $11 billion U.S. arms package announced December 17, and for Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's warning that Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing blockades Taiwan.

Updated Dec 30, 2025