Author: Florea Maria-Alexandra
On May,12, 2026, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Bucharest organized a meeting of minds conference on “China’s Foreign Policy and Pragmatic Cooperation Between China and Romania”. The Honorable Speaker was H.E. Mr. Chen Feng, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Romania.
The Romanian Institute for Europe-Asia Studies – IRSEA was represented by its President Ambassador (p) Gheorghe Savuica.
IRSEA promotes the strengthening of the bilateral relations between Romania and the countries in Asia-Pacific region. It was of a great interest to get to know the high-level appreciation on the Chinese-Romanian relations and, certainly, on the developments in China and its foreign policy.
In his firm opinion, Ambassador Chen Feng appreciated that the China-Romania partnership is built on a long tradition of friendship and mutual respect. Irrespective of the changes in the international situation or in the internal evolutions in both countries, the bilateral relations have steadily developed, while the pragmatic cooperation in different fields yielded consistent results.
Ambassador Chen Feng conveyed to the audience that the Chinese side is willing to cooperate with the Romanian side to consolidate the reciprocal political confidence, to deepen the pragmatic cooperation, to capitalize the tradition of friendship and to promote the multiple and friendly partnership towards new horizons.
He further stressed that China and Romania have firmly assisted each other on the matters related to sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. The Chinese side pays a special importance and appreciates the constant engagement of Romania as far as the principle of one China is concerned, which represents the political foundation of the bilateral relations.
Particular attention was given by the Ambassador to the development of economic relations, with bilateral trade exceeding 10 billion dollars for five consecutive years. Growing cooperation in renewable energy, especially in the photovoltaic sector, was presented as an important contribution to Romania’s green transition and sustainable development.
Cultural and people-to-people exchanges, especially following China’s visa-free policy for Romanian citizens, have major importance. More than 47,000 Romanian citizens visited China last year, representing an increase of over 100% compared to previous years. Cooperation in tourism, education, culture, and sports is an important element in strengthening mutual understanding and bilateral relations. The Ambassador also encouraged the presence of more Romanian products on the Chinese market and the participation of Romanian companies in trade fairs such as the China International Import Expo.
Concluding, Ambassador Chen Feng emphasized that China is situated in the East Asia and Romania in East Europe. The Chinese side is ready to consolidate the coordination with the Romanian side on “Belt&Road” initiative as well as on the mechanism of cooperation China- Eastern Europe with an aim to build together a strong bridge to connect Asia and Europe and to create new points for an increased cooperation.
Ambassador Chen Feng in his comprehensive speech addressed in extenso and with specific touch the China’s achievements in economic and social development, relations between the two shores of Taiwan Straits, the priorities and principles of Chinese foreign policy in the context of current geopolitical transformations, prioritizing multilateralism, dialogue, and pragmatic cooperation with exclusive focus on current developments in China’s relations with the United States and the European Union.
It was also pinpointed China’s position and its essential proposals to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East as well as its constant responsible manner by encouraging dialogue and negotiations as far as Ukraine is concerned.
The speech was delivered in Chinese language with instant translation into Romanian language.
Florea Maria-Alexandra, master’s student in International Economic Diplomacy Program within the Faculty of International Business and Economics of the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies.
The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position or view of IRSEA.