Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi was received by Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard in Stockholm on Saturday. The visit marks the first by a Chinese foreign minister to Sweden in 22 years and focused on trade relations, the war in Ukraine, and the case of Gui Minhai.
Wang Yi met Kristersson and Malmer Stenergard on Saturday. Kristersson stated in a written comment that it is important for Sweden to maintain a functioning dialogue with the world's second-largest economy.
At a press briefing outside the Foreign Ministry, Malmer Stenergard stressed that the EU is more united on trade relations with China. She said the EU is prepared to take measures to achieve fair competition for Swedish companies.
The war in Ukraine was also discussed. Malmer Stenergard noted that the countries have different views on the issue and that no clear progress was made. Sweden's demand for the release of Gui Minhai was raised, and Malmer Stenergard said she had been informed that he is in good health.
Wang Yi began his Nordic tour in Denmark and will continue to Finland and Norway. Relations between Sweden and China have been strained since Gui Minhai was detained in 2015.
