Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Beijing on 11 November 2025, where both sides pledged to strengthen political dialogue and expand cooperation in trade, green transition, and innovation.
According to the Global Times, Ding said that China and Norway share a long-standing friendship and stable relations. He called for deeper political trust, stronger communication, and enhanced cooperation in areas such as economy, investment, and climate response.
Eide praised China’s progress in green development and reaffirmed Norway’s adherence to the one-China policy. He highlighted that Norway, as a leader in Europe’s green transition, fully opens its market to Chinese electric vehicles and applies a zero-tariff policy. Norwegian companies, he said, remain optimistic about the Chinese market and look forward to expanding cooperation.
In a separate meeting, Wang Yi said China regards Norway as an important and stable European partner and hopes to continue a pragmatic and mutually beneficial relationship. Both sides agreed to strengthen alignment of development strategies and promote collaboration in maritime affairs, renewable energy, and trade.
