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Wang Yi meets UN refugee chief Salih in Xiong’an
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met UN refugee chief Salih in Xiong’an, Hebei province, on October 23.
Salih was in China for the 2026 Global Governance Forum in Xiong’an.
Wang said China wants closer cooperation with the UN refugee agency to address refugee challenges.
He said peace is the first step to ending refugee crises, while development and international cooperation are also needed.
Salih said global displacement has reached a record high, with conflict and violence creating serious challenges.
He said closer work with China is important and the agency hopes to build a close partnership focused on people.
Wang Yi met UN High Commissioner for Refugees Salih in Xiong’an on October 23.
Wang said peace, development and international cooperation are key to addressing refugee crises.
He said China was willing to work more closely with the UN refugee agency.
Salih said global displacement had reached a new high and that closer cooperation with China was important.
Salih said the agency hoped to build a close partnership with China and pursue people-centred cooperation.
- Who
- Wang Yi, China’s foreign minister, and Salih, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
- What
- They met and discussed cooperation on refugee challenges.
- When
- October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Xiong’an New Area, Hebei, China.
- Why
- To discuss cooperation on global refugee challenges.
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- Meeting date
- October 23, 2026
- Meeting place
- Xiong’an New Area, Hebei
- Chinese official
- Wang Yi, foreign minister
- UN official
- Salih, UN High Commissioner for Refugees
- Global forum
- 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiong’an)
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What people are saying
To eliminate refugee crises, peace is the first priority.
Currently, the number of forcibly displaced people around the world has reached a new high, and the situation of conflict and violence is worrying.