China, Switzerland vow to further promote strategic partnership
5 days ago · Keller-Sutter said Switzerland cherishes its friendship with China and is willing to work with China to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties and the Switzerland-China Year of Culture and Tourism, in an effort to push the Switzerland-China innovative strategic partnership to a higher level.
Bilateral relations Switzerland–China
6 days ago · Switzerland and the People's Republic of China have maintained bilateral relations since 1950. The two countries conduct dialogue on a wide range of issues, including the environment, development cooperation, human rights, migration, education, science and finance.
China and Switzerland mark 75 years of ties, hail mutual respect …
Jan 19, 2025 · This year Switzerland and China are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. It began with a telegram on January 17, 1950 and has grown into a close and mutually beneficial relationship. Max Petitpierre, then President of the Swiss Confederation, initiated contact when he wrote a telegram to Chinese leader Mao Zedong expressing Switzerland ...
China–Switzerland relations - Wikipedia
Switzerland had advocated "a balanced, coherent and coordinated approach to China", according to the federal department. Switzerland has a long history of close cooperation with the People's Republic of China (PRC). In 1950, Switzerland was one …
China-Switzerland Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Highlights
Sep 27, 2024 · China is Switzerland’s largest trading partner in Asia and the third largest globally. In 2023, bilateral trade reached approximately RMB 416.93 billion (US$57.34 billion), with China accounting for significant Swiss exports, particularly in pharmaceuticals and machinery.
China Announces Visa-Free Treatment to Switzerland and FTA …
Jan 16, 2024 · In a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Swiss President Viola Amherd, China announced unilateral visa-free access for Swiss citizens and the initiation of an FTA upgrade, highlighting strengthened diplomatic …
China, Switzerland open talks on free trade agreement upgrade
Sep 24, 2024 · China and Switzerland on Monday began negotiations on an upgrade of the Sino-Swiss free trade agreement (FTA), with both sides agreeing to intensify consultations and reach a high-level upgrade agreement as soon as possible on the basis of mutual benefits.
China, Switzerland sign declaration with view to expanding trade
Jan 15, 2024 · China and Switzerland signed a joint declaration on Monday agreeing to deepen their partnership after Premier Li Qiang met the Swiss President, the Swiss government said.
How Swiss-Chinese relations are weathering geopolitical storms
Feb 6, 2024 · Switzerland’s first foreign policy strategy on China runs out this year, just as talk of a renewed free trade agreement and the pace of ministerial visits pick up. But as security risks grow,...
Bilateral relations Switzerland–China
Switzerland recognised the People's Republic of China on 17 January 1950 – one of the first Western states to do so. Bilateral relations were rapidly expanded after 1979 following the launch of Deng Xiaoping's reform and opening-up policy.