BEIJING — European and Southeast Asian countries have accounted for nearly half of diplomatic trips by key Chinese officials since the end of pandemic-era travel restrictions, a Nikkei analysis shows, underscoring the importance of the two regions to Beijing’s diplomatic ambitions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping just arrived in Kazakhstan this week for a three-day visit through Thursday. Overall, top Chinese leaders and diplomats visited foreign countries 87 times since zero-COVID policies were lifted in January 2023.
