China and Poland Strengthen Ties with Trade Deals and Calls for Peace Amid Ukraine Conflict
September 16, 2025
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Poland as part of his broader European tour, emphasizing China's commitment to deepening strategic mutual trust and cooperation with Poland to develop their comprehensive partnership.
During his visit, Wang Yi and Polish President Karol Nawrocki reaffirmed their support for an international order based on international law and UN principles, advocating for peaceful resolution of conflicts like Ukraine and regional stability.
The leaders discussed enhancing bilateral relations, promoting world peace, and encouraging Poland's active role in fostering a positive understanding of China within the EU.
Wang Yi addressed international trade concerns, condemning tariffs that violate trade rules and calling for joint efforts to resist protectionism, emphasizing that unilateral trade measures harm global interests.
He urged stronger solidarity between China, Poland, and Europe to uphold international fairness and resist trade barriers that undermine international trade principles.
The discussions also covered improving Eurasian transport corridors, developing China-Europe Railway Express, and expanding cooperation in agriculture, rare earths, green energy, and electromobility.
The talks included efforts to strengthen economic ties, such as regionalizing Polish poultry exports to China and supporting Poland’s aspirations to join the G20.
An agreement was reached to reopen the Chinese market to Polish poultry products, symbolizing progress in economic relations.
The meeting addressed the Ukraine conflict, with Sikorski emphasizing respect for Ukrainian sovereignty and highlighting Russian destabilization efforts, including drone intrusions into Polish airspace; Wang Yi responded that escalation benefits no one.
Both countries agreed to continue high-level exchanges, with the next Intergovernmental Committee meeting scheduled for Beijing in 2027, and emphasized ongoing cooperation in tourism, culture, and regional stability.
Sikorski criticized trade wars for disrupting global supply chains and expressed Poland’s support for China's Global Governance Initiative, advocating reforms to reflect shifting international power dynamics.
Wang Yi’s visit to Poland was part of a broader European tour, including stops in Austria and Slovenia, starting from September 12.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland • Sep 15, 2025
Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski meets head of Chinese diplomacy Wang Yi - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland - Gov.pl website
PolskieRadio.pl • Sep 16, 2025
Polish Foreign Minister accepts invitation to visit China