Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide in Beijing on Nov. 11, 2025, and urged broader cooperation in politics, trade, green transformation and climate response. [1]
Ding said China and Norway share a traditional friendship and have kept stable ties, adding that leaders reached important consensus last year on how to advance the relationship. He called for stronger practical cooperation and deeper strategic communication. [1]
Eide praised China's progress on the green transition and reaffirmed Norway's firm commitment to the one-China policy. He said Norway wants to deepen relations with China and is willing to support a rules-based multilateral international system. [1]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also met Eide the same day. Wang said China is willing to work with Norway to uphold multilateralism, oppose decoupling and promote a fair international order. He described Norway as an important and stable European partner and said he hopes Oslo will keep a positive, stable, pragmatic and rational policy toward Beijing. [1]
Eide said Norway's one-China policy remains unchanged and noted the country's role in Europe's green transition. He also pointed to Norway's zero-tariff policy on Chinese electric vehicles, while saying Norwegian companies are optimistic about the Chinese market and want to expand investment and cooperation. [1]
The two sides did not announce any new agreements, but the talks set out a clear agenda for wider economic, green and diplomatic engagement between the countries. [1]
