Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka

Keynote Speech by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit 🔗fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/zyxw/202…

The technical training programme under the China-Aid Digital Transformation Project of General Education in Sri Lanka has recently been successfully completed, marking the conclusion of all technical training activities scheduled for the project’s implementation phase. Over the course of three months, the programme reached nearly 1,000 participants through a targeted, tiered and differentiated approach, covering Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education, provincial education authorities and all 500 beneficiary schools. The training covered practical topics including the operation of smart classroom equipment, the use of the education cloud platform, and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. Tailored to the needs of frontline teaching, the sessions placed particular emphasis on the daily operation and basic maintenance of digital equipment, as well as the application of various functions of the teaching systems, equipping participants with practical skills for the effective use of digital educational resources. Looking ahead, throughout the two-year project maintenance period, the Chinese side will continue to provide regular, targeted technical training and maintenance support to its Sri Lankan counterparts. These efforts will help consolidate the project’s achievements, support Sri Lanka’s continued advancement of digital transformation in general education, and further deepen practical cooperation between China and Sri Lanka in the field of education.🇨🇳🇱🇰

As the saying goes, “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” Today, we have once again seen the truth of these words, as the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the first bridge under China Aid Emergency Post-Disaster Reconstruction in Sri Lanka. The nine bridges under the project will be completed to high standards and with the utmost attention to safety within 18 months. We fully recognize how vital roads and bridges are to Sri Lanka. Rebuilding these bridges will not only reconnect communities, but also strengthen the resilience of economic activities, bringing tangible benefits to the people of Sri Lanka. Let us further deepen our Strategic Cooperative Partnership, build a China-Sri Lanka Community with a Shared Future, and carry the Rice and Rubber Pact Spirit forward from generation to generation.🇨🇳🇱🇰

🌸When Sri Lanka’s National Flower Meets the Art of Friendship！ With every delicate brushstroke, the national flower of Sri Lanka—the Blue Water Lily—comes to life! As part of the global cultural initiative celebrating world civilizations through art and the beauty of peonies, a young Sri Lankan friend joined this artistic relay. Painting with passion, he brought the timeless grace of the water lily into this vibrant 100-meter scroll. Watch the full moment and let the warmth of friendship and art bridge our two countries! ✨

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) held its fifth plenary session from October 26 to 29 in Beijing, adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance. Communique of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Full text: mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/zyxw/20261…

On October 28, Ambassador Wei Huaxiang paid a courtesy call on Ash-Sheikh M. Arkam Nooramith, General Secretary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU). The two sides had an in-depth discussion on topics including the traditional China-Sri Lanka friendship and cultural cooperation. Ambassador Wei reaffirmed that China’s friendly policy towards Sri Lanka is directed at the Sri Lankan people as a whole. Counselor Ji Lili, who is responsible for cultural and educational affairs, attended the meeting.

On October 28, Ambassador Wei Huaxiang paid a courtesy call on His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo. The two sides had an in-depth discussion on topics including the traditional China-Sri Lanka friendship and cultural cooperation. Ambassador Wei reaffirmed that China’s friendly policy towards Sri Lanka is directed at the Sri Lankan people as a whole. Counselor Ji Lili, who is responsible for cultural and educational affairs, attended the meeting.

When education in a country thrives, the country will thrive, and strong education makes a strong nation. Launch Ceremony of the Model Smart Classroom and Distance Learning Facility at Maharagama National College of Education. Will enable more students to benefit from educational development and technological progress and helping bridge the digital divide in education. It is of great significance for carrying forward the spirit of the Rubber-Rice Pact, deepening the strategic cooperative partnership featuring sincere mutual assistance and everlasting friendship, as well as jointly building a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future.

On October 23, H.E. Ambassador Wei attended and delivered remarks at the China Yunnan–Sri Lanka Colombo Specialty Products Promotion Conference. At the Conference, Sri Lanka and Yunnan Province,China signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Trade Cooperation under the “Three Free and Three Facilitation” framework. He expressed hope that the conference would serve as an opportunity to further deepen economic and trade exchanges between Yunnan and Sri Lanka, promote mutually beneficial cooperation and inject fresh impetus into the development of the China–Sri Lanka Strategic Cooperative Partnership.🇨🇳🇱🇰

On October 26, H.E. Ambassador Wei visited the China–Sri Lanka Joint Center for Education & Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and China-Sri Lanka Belt and Road Joint Laboratory on Tropical Oceanography for research and exchanges. Ambassador Wei expressed China’s willingness to further strengthen practical cooperation with Sri Lanka, make full use of joint research platforms, and deepen collaboration in marine science, climate change, disaster monitoring and early warning, and emergency disaster response. He emphasized the importance of enhancing Sri Lanka’s disaster prevention, mitigation and emergency response capabilities, and expressed hope that scientific and technological cooperation would support Sri Lanka’s sustainable development and bring tangible benefits to the Sri Lankan people.🇨🇳🇱🇰

On October 23, H.E. Ambassador Wei attended and delivered remarks at the 11th China–Sri Lanka Joint Seminar on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, jointly organized by the China–Sri Lanka Joint Center for Education and Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences and the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. China stands ready to further strengthen scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation with Sri Lanka, jointly address the challenges of climate change, promote sustainable development, and deliver benefits to the peoples of both countries.🇨🇳🇱🇰

CCTV: China released the Progress Report on the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All at the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong’an). How does China see the role of AI capacity-building in global governance? Guo Jiakun: Artificial intelligence is an emerging field in global governance, and a litmus test for the effectiveness of the global governance system. The global governance system would not become more just and equitable without the collective capacity enhancement of the Global South, and requires concrete efforts to strengthen the representation and voice of developing countries. China advocates for respecting the digital sovereignty of all countries. We believe that every country has the right to possess the foundational capabilities for independent AI development, and to seek a development path suited to its national conditions and practical needs, one that enables AI to be applied in real-world scenarios, address real problems, and generate sustained value. As a responsible major country, China remains committed to providing global public goods in the field of AI. In 2024, China promoted the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution on enhancing international cooperation on capacity-building of artificial intelligence, established the Group of Friends for International Cooperation on AI Capacity-Building, and released the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All. Over the past two years, China has taken major steps and practical measures to honor its commitment in advancing the above-mentioned initiative. Recently, at the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong’an), China released the Progress Report on the AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All, which systematically reviews the cooperation outcomes, practical experience and specific cases since the Action Plan was launched two years ago. The report identifies access to technology as the starting point and independent development as the goal, stresses the importance of demand-driven approaches, joint consultation and co-development for project delivery, and calls for promoting openness and open source and advancing AI models, data, and talent in a coordinated manner. Looking ahead, we welcome more countries to join the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization, to explore more pathways for international cooperation on AI capacity-building, and to promote global AI development for good and for all with concrete actions.

On October 22, H.E. Ambassador Wei Huaxiang paid a call on Hon. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs of Sri Lanka. The two sides had in-depth discussions on China-Sri Lanka exchanges and cooperations in Buddhism and culture. Counsellor Ji Lili, who is in charge of cultural and educational affairs, attended.

FM Wang Yi Announced China’s Follow-up Actions to Implement GGI

FM Wang Yi: Turn the GGI from Blueprint into Reality

Xiong’an New Area in Hebei—a millennial project for China’s development and a new path for modern governance—has risen from the ground in just nine years, transforming into a true city of the future. 🌆

Ambassador Wei Huaxiang met the family members of Hon. R.G. Senanayake, former Minister of Trade and Commerce, who signed the Rubber-Rice Pact in 1952 with China. Will never forget our old friends. May the traditional friendship between our two countries be passed down from generation to generation!

Delighted to witness the fruitful conclusion of the Undergraduate Seminar 2026 on "Sri Lanka and the Belt and Road Initiative-Building Synergies for Sustainable Development"! Warmest congratulations to all bright young participants! Youth represents the future of China-Sri Lanka friendship and sustainable cooperation. Keep shining and building bridges together! #ChinaSriLanka

China held a gathering in Beijing on Thursday to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Red Army's Long March.