China and Türkiye Discuss Investment and Belt and Road Cooperation
What happened
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on November 11, 2026, during the Antalya Leaders' Summit of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference. Han Zheng stated that China is ready to work with Türkiye to advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and deepen practical cooperation across various fields. The two leaders agreed to support each other in pursuing their respective national interests.
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Why it matters
The meeting reinforced the strategic cooperative relationship between China and Türkiye. Han Zheng specifically promoted Chinese investment in Türkiye, signaling a commitment to expanding economic ties and cooperation under the Belt and Road framework.
Han Zheng delivered a speech in Antalya on November 1, 2026.
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Who's involved
- Han ZhengChinese Vice President and special representative of President Xi Jinping
- Recep Tayyip ErdoğanPresident of Türkiye
- ChinaThe nation whose Vice President Han Zheng represents
Who could feel it
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