Xi-Putin Meet - Trump-Xi Call - Wang Huning's Message to KMT Vice Chair
Here are the key reports and articles from the People’s Daily’s edition on Thursday, February 05, 2026.
Page 1: Xi Jinping had a busy day yesterday. So that’s what’s dominating the front page today. First, let’s look at the meeting between Xi and Vladimir Putin. The Chinese readout says that they had “an in-depth exchange of views on international and regional hotspot issues of mutual interest.”
It adds:
“President Xi said that over the past year, we met twice and steered China-Russia relations into a new stage of development. The two countries solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, demonstrating a firm resolve to defend the victorious outcomes of WWII and international fairness and justice. Bilateral economic and trade exchanges have maintained a sound momentum. The China-Russia Years of Culture successfully concluded, bringing our cultural exchanges and cooperation to new heights and people-to-people ties closer. The SCO Tianjin Summit and the 24th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Member States were successfully held in China and Russia respectively. The two sides have increased multilateral coordination and stayed committed to building a more just and equitable global governance system. President Xi highlighted that this year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. China will expand high-standard opening up in a more proactive manner and share new development opportunities with all countries including Russia. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination, the 25th anniversary of the signing of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation, and the beginning of the China-Russia Years of Education. The two sides should seize these historic opportunities to carry out closer high-level exchanges, strengthen practical cooperation across the board, deepen strategic coordination, actively shoulder responsibilities as major countries, and ensure continued development of China-Russia relations along the right track. President Xi noted that the first few weeks of the year have witnessed increasing turbulence around the world. As responsible major countries and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council, China and Russia are duty-bound to pool global efforts to firmly uphold fairness and justice, firmly defend the victorious outcomes of WWII, firmly safeguard the U.N.-centered international system and the basic norms of international law, and jointly maintain global strategic stability.”
As per the readout, Putin said:
“Looking ahead to the new year, Russia has full confidence in the bilateral relationship. The two sides should continue to firmly support each other in their efforts to safeguard respective national sovereignty and security, achieve economic and social development and prosperity, and promote people-to-people exchanges in areas such as education and culture for the benefit of the two peoples. Facing a complex and fluid international landscape, Russia stands ready to increase strategic coordination with China on multilateral platforms such as the U.N., the SCO and BRICS, and inject positive energy into international affairs. Russia will actively support China in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Shenzhen.”
Xi also had a call with US President Donald Trump. Xi said:
“over the past year, we have enjoyed sound communication, and had a successful meeting in Busan, charting the direction and course for China-U.S. relations. This has been welcomed by the people of both countries and the broader international community. I attach great importance to this relationship. In the new year, I hope to work with you to steer the giant ship of China-U.S. relations steadily forward through winds and storms, and accomplish more big things and good things. Just as the U.S. has its concerns, China for its part also has concerns. China always means what it says and matches its words with actions and results. If the two sides work in the same direction in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, we can surely find ways to address each other’s concerns. Both China and the U.S. have important items on our agenda this year. China will kick off its 15th Five-Year Plan, and the U.S. will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence. China will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, and the U.S., the G20 Summit. The two sides should follow the common understandings we have reached, enhance dialogue and communication, manage differences properly, and expand practical cooperation. It is always right to do a good thing, however small, and always wrong to do a bad thing, however small. We should make progress step by step to build mutual trust, find the right way to get along, and make 2026 a year where our two major countries advance toward mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.”
“President Xi emphasized that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-U.S. relations. Taiwan is China’s territory. China must safeguard its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never allow Taiwan to be separated. The U.S. must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence.”
“President Trump said that both the U.S. and China are great countries, and the U.S.-China relationship is by far the most important in the world. I have a great relationship with President Xi, and a lot of respect for President Xi. Under our leadership, the U.S. and China are doing well in economy and trade. I want to see China succeed. The U.S. would like to work with China and make more progress in bilateral ties. I understand how China feels about the Taiwan question. I would like the two sides to continue talking to each other and keep the relationship in good shape during my presidency.”
Trump’s take on the call on Truth Social talks about commitments that have no reference in the Chinese version of the call.
Next, there’s a report on Xi meeting Le Hoai Trung, special envoy of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam, in Beijing. Trung is a member of the Political Bureau of the CPV Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs of Vietnam. Xinhua says:
“Xi said the CPC and the CPV have maintained the fine tradition of reciprocal notification of their respective major political agendas, a practice that embodies the unique and friendly bond of comrades and brothers of the two countries, as well as their strong political mutual trust. Xi said during his recent phone talks with Lam, the two sides exchanged in-depth views on further promoting the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future of strategic significance and reached important consensus. It is believed that under the strong leadership of the CPV Central Committee headed by Lam, the Party, the country, and the people of Vietnam will successfully accomplish the goals and tasks set at the 14th National Congress of the CPV, Xi said. Xi said China and Vietnam have made vigorous progress in all aspects of socialist development, demonstrating the vitality and vigor of the socialist system. China is willing to work with Vietnam to follow the policy of long-term stability, forward thinking, good neighborliness and comprehensive cooperation, and the spirit of being good neighbors, good friends, good comrades, and good partners, Xi said. He said China also stands ready to work with Vietnam to implement high-level consensus, carry forward traditional friendship, deepen exchanges at all levels and cooperation in all fields, properly manage differences, and promote the development of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future.”
Next, there’s a report on the NPCSC holding its 20th session. A report on the qualifications of certain NPC deputies was reviewed and passed.
Finally, there’s a report on Wang Huning’s meeting with the visiting KMT delegation led by Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen.
Wang Huning congratulated the KMT-CPC think tank forum on its successful conclusion. He said that we will implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important congratulatory message to KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun, and, based on the political foundation of adhering to the ‘1992 Consensus’ and opposing ‘Taiwan independence,’ strengthen exchanges and interactions with various parties, groups, and people from all walks of life in Taiwan, including the KMT, unite the broad masses of Taiwan compatriots, promote cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, deepen integrated development across the Strait, and strive for peace across the Taiwan Strait, well-being for compatriots, and national rejuvenation. 王沪宁祝贺国共两党智库论坛取得圆满成功。他表示，我们将贯彻落实习近平总书记致中国国民党郑丽文主席的重要贺电精神，在坚持“九二共识”、反对“台独”的政治基础上，加强同包括中国国民党在内的台湾各党派、团体和各界人士的交流交往，团结广大台湾同胞，推动两岸交流合作，深化两岸融合发展，为两岸谋和平、为同胞谋福祉、为民族谋复兴.
Wang Huning said that adhering to the ‘1992 Consensus’ and opposing ‘Taiwan independence’ is the common political foundation for exchanges between the KMT and the CPC, and the fundamental prerequisite for the peaceful development of cross-strait relations; it must never be shaken at any time. We must firmly hold the destiny of the nation in our own hands, resolutely oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ separatism and external interference, and jointly safeguard peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. We must uphold the concept that ‘the two sides of the Strait are one family’, follow the shared aspirations of compatriots on both sides of the Strait for peace, development, exchange, and cooperation, and open up broader space for cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation. We welcome Taiwanese compatriots and enterprises to participate in the implementation of the 15th FYP, creating a new situation of complementary advantages and integrated development across the Taiwan Strait. As long as it is something that benefits compatriots on both sides of the Strait and benefits cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, the CPC and KMT must take the lead in carrying it out. 王沪宁表示，坚持“九二共识”、反对“台独”是国共两党交往的共同政治基础，是两岸关系和平发展的根本前提，任何时候都不能动摇。我们要把民族命运牢牢掌握在自己手中，坚决反对“台独”分裂和外部势力干涉，共同维护台海和平稳定。我们要秉持“两岸一家亲”理念，顺应两岸同胞要和平、要发展、要交流、要合作的共同心声，为两岸同胞打开更加广阔的交流合作空间。我们欢迎广大台胞台企参与“十五五”规划实施，开创两岸优势互补、融合发展新局面。只要是对两岸同胞有利的事、对两岸交流合作有利的事，国共两党就要带头去做.
Wang Huning said that this year marks the 160th birth anniversary of Sun Yat-sen. He emphasised that the KMT and the CPC should bravely shoulder their historical responsibilities, work together with compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to create lasting well-being for the Chinese nation, and jointly create a bright future for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. 王沪宁表示，今年是孙中山先生诞辰160周年。国共两党要勇担历史重任，携手两岸同胞共创中华民族绵长福祉，共创中华民族伟大复兴美好未来.
Hsiao Hsu-tsen said that “the two sides of the Strait are both descendants of Yan and Huang and belong to the Chinese nation. Upholding the ‘1992 Consensus’ and opposing ‘Taiwan independence’ is the shared political foundation on which the two sides of the Strait can continue exchanges. He expressed the hope that Chinese people on both sides of the Strait will use exchanges to replace confrontation and consultation to replace conflict, further promoting harmonious integration and mutual benefit and win–win outcomes across the Strait, and jointly devote themselves to revitalizing China.” 萧旭岑表示，两岸都是炎黄子孙、同属中华民族。坚持“九二共识”、反对“台独”是两岸能够继续交流的共同政治基础，希望两岸中国人用交流取代对抗、用协商取代冲突，进一步促成两岸和谐交融、互利双赢，共同致力振兴中华.
Page 2: There’s a report on Wang Yi visiting the Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy Research Center in Beijing for an inspection.
Wang Yi said that establishing the Research Center on Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy was a major political task undertaken by the diplomatic front. Over the past five years since its establishment, the center has achieved fruitful results in systematic research, theoretical interpretation, and international exchanges, closely focusing on the core concepts and essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy. Its academic influence, policy influence, and international influence have continued to grow. 王毅表示，设立习近平外交思想研究中心是外交战线承担的重大政治任务。中心成立五年多来，紧紧围绕习近平外交思想的核心理念和精髓要义，在体系化研究、学理化阐释、国际化交流等方面都取得了丰硕成果，学术影响力、政策影响力、国际影响力持续提升.
Wang Yi emphasised that the depth of change and the intensity of disorder in the current international situation are rare in history, and that China’s development is at a stage in which strategic opportunities coexist with risks and challenges, with uncertain and unpredictable factors increasing. The more complex and intricate the international situation becomes, the more the diplomatic front must study well, research well, and apply well Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, so as to provide scientific guidance and fundamental adherence for diplomatic work on the new journey. Studying, reflecting on, practicing, and comprehending Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy entails placing emphasis on strengthening the historical initiative to lead the profound changes unseen in a century; on carrying forward the spirit of struggle of storming the fortifications and overcome difficulties; on gathering the moral force of uniting the world’s majority; and on grasping scientific methods for driving and mastering complex situations. 王毅强调，当前国际形势变的深度史所罕见，乱的烈度更加突出，我国发展处于战略机遇和风险挑战并存、不确定难预料因素增多的时期。国际形势越是错综复杂，外交战线越要学习好、研究好、运用好习近平外交思想，以此为新征程上的外交工作提供科学指南和根本遵循。学思践悟习近平外交思想，重在增强引领百年变局的历史主动，重在弘扬勇于攻坚克难的斗争精神，重在汇集团结世界大多数的道义力量，重在掌握驾驭复杂局面的科学方法.
Wang Yi said that this year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and is the opening year of the 15th FYP. The Center must deeply grasp the decisive significance of the Two Establishments, further study, interpret, and promote Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy, carry out all aspects of the Center’s work even more outstandingly, and make new contributions to major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics. 王毅表示，今年是中国共产党成立105周年，是“十五五”开局之年。研究中心要深刻领悟“两个确立”的决定性意义，进一步研究阐释宣介习近平外交思想，把研究中心的各项工作做得更加出色，为中国特色大国外交作出新的贡献.