Xi Addresses Global Governance Forum, Marks Belgium Ties, Congratulates Lula, and Mourns Japan's Former PM Fukuda

A message on global governance. Fifty-five years of ties with Belgium. Congratulations to Brazil's re-elected president. And deep condolences over the passing of Japan's former PM Yasuo Fukuda. Last week, diplomacy took the form of messages rather than meetings. There were no state visits or summits. President Xi Jinping did, however, send four messages.

In this episode of "China Diplomacy Now," we'll take all four messages in turn.

Further Reading:

• Xi sends message to 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan)

• Xi exchanges congratulations with Belgium's King Philippe over 55th anniversary of ties

• Xi congratulates Lula on re-election as Brazilian president

• Xi extends condolences over death of Japan's former PM Yasuo Fukuda

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