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China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost ties

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Zhang, P. (2026, October 12). China’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost ties. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3370626/chinas-top-diplomat-visit-azerbaijan-croatia-montenegro-and-bulgaria-boost-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

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China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, is set to travel to Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria between October 14 and 20 to strengthen economic and political ties with these countries. The visit aims to support China's expanding trade networks and enhance its geopolitical presence in the region.

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Wang Yi, China's top diplomat, is set to embark on a four-nation tour from October 14 to 20, visiting Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro, and Bulgaria. This trip aims to strengthen Beijing’s trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the region. The visit comes at a time when China is actively working to enhance its economic and political ties across various parts of the world.

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