On June 27th, a new cooperation under the Sino-Swiss Low Carbon Cities (SSLCC) Project developed between the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Guangzhou, Capital city of Guangdong Province, was inaugurated in the presence of Ambassador Pio Wennubst, Vice Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The founding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on April 8th at the Great People’s Hall in Beijing, witnessed by the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Swiss President Johann Schneider-Amman.
22.08.2025 —
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China
President of the Council of States Andrea Caroni (FDP, AR) will undertake an official visit to China and Japan from 25 to 30 August, accompanied by a high-level parliamentary delegation. The visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People’s Republic of China and coincides with the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
02.07.2025 —
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China
Today, the exhibition ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’, jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the National Museum of China (NMC), and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), with support from the Department of Astronomy and the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, was officially unveiled at the NMC. Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri, Director of the National Museum Luo Wenli, Curator of the exhibition EPFL Professor Sarah Kenderdine, and co-curators Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib, Prof. Shi Danqing and Long Xingru participated the opening ceremony.
30.05.2025 —
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EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, was in Hong Kong today at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, to attend the launch of the International Organization for Mediation. The event brought together some 50 states, including several represented at ministerial level. Mr Cassis gave a speech outlining Switzerland's approach to mediation.
28.05.2025 —
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China
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing, together with the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Fosun Foundation, jointly organized the Shanghai stop of the touring exhibition 'Swiss Design Classics'. The exhibition is a key part of the Swiss Embassy's public diplomacy campaign for 2024–2025 and is curated by Christian Herren.
27.05.2025 —
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China
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will be in Hong Kong on 30 May at the invitation of Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. Mr Cassis, head of the FDFA, is to attend a mediation forum which will bring together some 60 countries. The event coincides with China's launch of the International Organization for Mediation.
22.05.2025 —
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China
On May 22, the Beijing Dangdai Art Fair opened at the China National Agricultural Exhibition Centre, bringing together 121 art institutions from 32 cities across 12 countries. This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China. For the first time, the Embassy of Switzerland in China is participating with a special art project. Chantal Delli, Minister and Deputy Head of the Swiss Embassy in China, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
25.04.2025 —
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China
The head of Switzerland's Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Ignazio Cassis, visited the People's Republic of China on 24 and 25 April 2025. His visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Switzerland established official relations with China in 1950, making it one of the first European countries to do so. In addition to an official meeting with China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, Mr Cassis' visit focused on efforts to modernise the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries in order to improve market access for Swiss companies.
19.04.2025 —
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China
As Switzerland and China mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, Switzerland is proud to be the Country of Honor at the 15th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF) from April 18 to 26, a highlight of this jubilee year and of the Sino-Swiss Year of Culture and Tourism. The announcement was made today (April 19) during a press conference at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing, which brought together Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri, Deputy Secretary-General of BJIFF Organizing Committee Bian Jian, and the Swiss film delegation. The event provided insights into Switzerland’s participation and its vision for deepening cinematic exchange with China.
17.04.2025 —
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China
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, will visit Japan and the People's Republic of China from 22 to 25 April. The aim of the trip is to strengthen political ties and promote Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners. In Japan, the focus will be on innovation, technology, trade and multilateral cooperation. In China, discussions will mainly cover bilateral relations, economic issues and current geopolitical questions.
11.04.2025 —
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China
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in China and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Guangzhou, together with the Sea World Culture and Arts Center, jointly organized the “Swiss Design Classics” Exhibition. The Shenzhen stop was grandly unveiled at the Sea World Culture and Art Center on April 11, 2025.
21.02.2025 —
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China
The 18th round of the human rights dialogue between Switzerland and China took place in Beijing on 20 and 21 February 2025. The talks, which were held in confidence, allowed for a direct, critical and open exchange on international and national human rights issues. The Swiss delegation was led by Christine Löw, deputy head of the FDFA's Peace and Human Rights Division. Switzerland is firmly committed to the universal protection of human rights – in China and elsewhere in the world. To this end, it uses a number of multilateral and bilateral instrments, including the human rights dialogue.
17.01.2025 —
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China
The Embassy of Switzerland in China hosted a grand reception today (17 January) in the presence of Li Jian, Director-General of the Department of European Affairs of China’s Foreign Ministry, Jürg Burri, Swiss Ambassador to China, and 100 distinguished guests at the Swiss Chalet in Beijing, kicking off the year of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People’s Republic of China.
19.10.2023 —
Local news
China
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai hosted the third edition of So Swiss! in Hefei, Anhui province on 19th October in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People’s Government and the Health Commission of Anhui Province. Experts showcased Swiss sustainability in healthcare, lifestyle as well as Swiss design. Participants interactively discovered Swiss cutting-edge technologies and innovation. Previously, the Consulate had already successfully organised two So Swiss! events in Shanghai and Suzhou.
06.07.2023 —
Local news
China
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai promoted Swiss sustainability at “So Swiss!” in Suzhou on 15th June in cooperation with the Suzhou Foreign Affairs Office and the Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Experts provided food for thought, as they showcased and discussed Swiss sustainability in construction, healthcare & lifestyle. Jürg BURRI, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, Sacha BACHMANN, Consul General of Switzerland in Shanghai, Fei XIE, Deputy Secretary General of Suzhou Municipal People’s Government and Zhoulin RUAN, Vice President for Academic Affairs at XJTLU jointly welcomed participants at the opening ceremony.
24.11.2022 —
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EDA
Approximately 780,000 Swiss citizens abroad currently benefit from the wide range of services provided by a global network of representations offering advice and support. The FDFA Helpline is also on hand to answer queries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now there's a new app that makes staying in touch even easier: SwissInTouch keeps Switzerland at your fingertips.
22.10.2019 —
EDA
Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis met China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on 22 October 2019, as the two countries gear up to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore issues of current interest to both countries. The meeting builds on the strategic dialogue established between Switzerland and China in 2017 and follows on from Mr Cassis visit to Beijing in April 2018.
10.12.2018 —
Local news
China
Ancient cultures have left us with countless encouragements to act responsibly as we see in the following Confucian quotation: “愛與敬，其政之本與 love and respect are the basis of governance”. Universal and individual rights however are quite recent, with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen issued in France in 1789 setting the stage for universal rights in modern history. The first truly comprehensive and global proclamation of human rights was established exactly 70 years ago with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
25.01.2018 —
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China
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, yesterday (January 25, Davos time) continued to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, and the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, she also met with the leadership of various economies and international organisations.
10.12.2017 —
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China
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.
On the occasion of the 21st edition of "the Francophonie Festival" in China, Switzerland will present cultural events in March in several Chinese cities: musicians, singers, writers, sculptors, painters, engravers, academics, filmmakers, photographers and architects, the Swiss Francophone will be on the go throughout China. During the whole month of March, Switzerland offers a wide programme of activities allowing the Chinese audience to discover the richness and the diversity of its contemporary cultural scene.
The People’s Bank of China (PBC) has decided to authorise the Zurich branch of the China Construction Bank (CCB Zurich branch) to be the renminbi clearing bank in Switzerland as of today. With this authorisation, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the PBC on the establishment of renminbi clearing arrangements in Switzerland, signed in January 2015, has now been successfully implemented.
