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Namibian press · Person

Wang Yi

Also known as: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister who met with Namibian officials in April 2026 to discuss bilateral cooperation on energy, mining, and agriculture.

2023-04-302026-06-10

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026
  2. Namibian Sun

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for improving understanding and fostering mutual trust through dialogue

    Source

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called for improving understanding and fostering mutual trust through dialogue while addressing an event observing the International Day ...

    China's top diplomat calls for enhancing understanding via dialogue
  3. April 2026
  4. Informanté

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held extensive discussions with Namibia's minister on bilateral relations and regional and international issues

    Source

    During the visit, the two ministers held extensive discussions on Namibia–China relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest, reaching consensus on several areas of cooperation.

    Namibia, China strengthen ties after high-level talks
  5. The Namibian

    Wang Yi met with Selma Ashipala-Musavyi during her visit

    Source

    During her visit, the minister met with her counterpart, Wang Yi, as well as with the minister of commerce, Wang Wentao.

    China to support Namibian industrialisation, Chinese ministry says
  6. The Namibian

    Wang Yi is Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar's Chinese counterpart

    Source

    Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi

    China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war – will it work?
  7. March 2026
  8. New Era

    Wang Yi said China-Africa friendship has stood the test of changing international circumstances and shown strong vitality for 70 years.

    Source

    Wang Yi said, for 70 years, China-Africa friendship has stood the test of changing international circumstances and shown strong vitality.

    Opinion –  Key takeaways:  Chinese FM Wang Yi on China-Africa relationship, Middle East and multipolarity
  9. New Era

    Wang Yi stressed the entire world is concerned about the Middle East issue and China has maintained an objective and impartial position.

    Source

    Wang acknowledged that the entire world is concerned about the issue, and stressed that China has maintained an objective and impartial position – to bring about a ceasefire and end hostilities.

    Opinion –  Key takeaways:  Chinese FM Wang Yi on China-Africa relationship, Middle East and multipolarity
  10. New Era

    China's top diplomat Wang Yi said the war in the Middle East should never have happened

    Source

    China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Sunday that the war in the Middle East should "never have happened".

    Iran warns it can fight for months
  11. The Namibian

    China's top diplomat Wang Yi said the war in the Middle East should never have happened

    Source

    China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, on Sunday said the war in the Middle East should "never have happened", telling a press conference in Beijing that "a strong fist does not mean strong reason.

    Iran prepares to name new supreme leader as fuel dumps burn
  12. February 2026
  13. New Era

    Wang Yi said at the Munich Security Conference forces in Japan were seeking to revive militarism

    Source

    Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi said at the Munich Security Conference this month that forces in Japan were seeking to "revive militarism".

    China tightens Japanese trade restrictions as spat worsens
  14. April 2023
  15. The Namibian

    Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation China had written off 23 interest-free loans to 17 African countries

    Source

    In 2022, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation that his country had written off 23 interest-free loans to 17 African countries.

    Africa’s Rising Debt to China

Today

  1. China's foreign minister calls for dialogue-based understanding

    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for improving understanding and fostering mutual trust through dialogue while addressing an event observing the International Day.

    10 hours ago · Namibian Sun

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Namibia and China pledge cooperation on energy, mining, agriculture

    Following high-level talks between Namibian Foreign Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in April 2026, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across energy, oil and gas, mining, agriculture, science and technology, education, tourism, infrastructure, and human resource development. Namibia emphasised the importance of adding value to natural resources including critical minerals through local processing, while both sides committed to enhancing cultural and youth exchanges.

    21 April 2026 · Informanté

Saturday 18 April

  1. China pledges support for Namibian industrialisation and value addition

    China says it will support Namibian economic development and local processing of natural resources including uranium, according to a joint statement issued after a week-long visit by Namibia's trade minister. Namibia aims to shift from exporting raw materials to China towards processing and manufacturing value-added products locally in sectors such as green hydrogen, mining, and oil and gas.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 April

  1. China and Pakistan offer peace plan for Iran conflict

    China has joined Pakistan in proposing a five-point plan to broker a ceasefire in the Middle East war, motivated by concerns that prolonged conflict threatens global economic stability and supplies to its industrial base. Beijing's move marks a diplomatic shift and comes ahead of trade talks between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 31 March

  1. Pakistan positions itself as mediator between US and Iran

    Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely intermediary in escalating US-Iran tensions, leveraging its relationship with US President Trump, its geographic proximity and cultural ties to Iran, and its lack of involvement in the conflict. However, the role carries significant risks: Pakistan depends on oil through the Strait of Hormuz, faces domestic pro-Iran sentiment, and could be dragged into the conflict through its defence pact with Saudi Arabia while also managing security threats from Afghanistan and India.

    31 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Chinese FM Wang Yi addresses Africa ties, Middle East, multipolarity

    At a Beijing press conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed China's commitment to deepening China-Africa friendship, called for a political settlement to the Middle East conflict, and outlined China's vision for a multipolar world built on equality and cooperation rather than hegemony.

    11 March 2026 · New Era

Monday 9 March

  1. Iran vows months-long fight after Israeli-US strikes

    Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they can sustain aerial drone and missile attacks for up to six months after US-Israeli air strikes hit fuel depots in Tehran and targeted locations in Beirut. The conflict has extended into its ninth day with no clear path to resolution, as analysts warn it could last a month or longer.

    9 March 2026 · New Era

  2. Iran names new supreme leader as war continues

    Iran's Assembly of Experts has voted to choose a new supreme leader following Ayatollah Khamenei's death in recent strikes, though the name has not yet been announced. Israeli forces have continued air strikes on Iranian fuel facilities and targets across the region, with the conflict now in its ninth day and no clear path to resolution.

    9 March 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 February

  1. China restricts exports to Japan over military buildup concerns

    China imposed export restrictions on dozens of Japanese firms on Tuesday, citing involvement in building up Tokyo's military, escalating tensions sparked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's November comments about Japan potentially intervening militarily if Taiwan were attacked. The measures restrict "dual-use" exports to 20 Japanese entities including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and place 20 more organisations including Subaru on a watch list for stricter reviews of items with potential military applications.

    25 February 2026 · New Era

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