Jürg Burri, Swiss Ambassador to China Photo: Courtesy of the Embassy of Switzerland in China
The Year of the Snake is also my Chinese zodiac year.
On behalf of the Embassy of Switzerland, I would like to extend my best wishes to you.
May the Lunar New Year bring peace, joy and happiness to you and your family.
Chunjie kuaile, Xinnian kuaile.The 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People's Republic of China. The journey of the diplomatic ties began on January 17, 1950. The 75 years of bilateral relations show a true pioneering spirit. The two countries conduct dialogue on a wide range of issues, including the environment, development cooperation, human rights, migration, education, science and finance.
Switzerland was among the first Western nations to recognize the People's Republic of China in 1950.
It is important for the people of our countries to maintain robust diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland.