Assistant State Secretary of Switzerland, Heinrich Schellenberg, pays official visit to China

13.03.2023 — Press release China
Assistant State Secretary of Switzerland for Asia and Pacific, Ambassador Heinrich Schellenberg, is visiting China from 7 to 15 March, the first official visit from Switzerland to China in over three years. The programme includes stops in Hong Kong Shanghai and Beijing, meetings with business, culture, academia and government counterparts.  

7th Sino-Swiss Economic Forum explores key issues in vocational and professional education and training

18.01.2023 — Press release China
The 7^th edition of the Sino-Swiss Economic Forum, with the noteworthy presence of H.E Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, and Mr. Yulin LV, Acting Director General Department of International Cooperation at MOHRSS, Naichun FANG,Director General of China Vocational Education Association, Niansha XU, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Fifth Council of China Machinery Industry Federation, Honglong ZHANG, Representative of Novartis Group (China), Daniel AELLEN, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Nestlé Greater China Region, Johann OBERSON, SwissCham Beijing President and Amy Xiang CAO, China Nobleness int. Founder and Swiss Nobleness AG Chief Representative in Greater China, convened Sino-Swiss leading entrepreneurs, politicians, academics and innovators on Wednesday in NUO Hotel Beijing, to explore how to form competitiveness through vocational and professional education and training (VPET). 

SwissInTouch, Switzerland in your pocket

24.11.2022 — Article EDA
Approximately 780,000 Swiss citizens abroad currently benefit from the wide range of services provided by a global network of representations offering advice and support. The FDFA Helpline is also on hand to answer queries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now there's a new app that makes staying in touch even easier: SwissInTouch keeps Switzerland at your fingertips.

Le 26e Mois de la francophonie: La Suisse se dépasse

07.03.2022 — Press release China
Du 10 mars au 10 avril 2022, la richesse de la langue française et la diversité des cultures francophones seront célébrées dans toute la Chine lors du 26e Mois de la francophonie qui permettra au public de découvrir ou redécouvrir la variété des expressions françaises à travers des activités passionnantes.

Sustainability is key for the 5th edition of the Sino-Swiss Business Awards

21.10.2021 — Press release China
The biannual Sino-Swiss Business Awards announced this year’s winners of eight categories at an exclusive gala evening attended by political and business dignitaries including Ambassador of Switzerland to China H.E. Bernardino Regazzoni at the China World Summit Wing on Thursday.

Smart & Sustainable Solutions: the Swiss way doing architecture and technology

18.09.2021 — Press release China
This afternoon, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in China Mr. Thomas Stähli and Deputy Director-General of Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mr. Zheng Hao jointly opened the ‘Smart & Sustainable Solutions’ exhibition, exploring innovative solutions from Switzerland for tackling sustainability challenges. In the subsequent opening forum, dedicated to ‘Smart architecture for sustainable development’, five veteran Chinese architects shared examples of successful Swiss and Chinese projects along with their perspectives on how innovative technology can make architecture more sustainable.

Switzerland highlights ‘Swiss quality’ as Guest Country of Honour at Hainan Expo

07.05.2021 — Press release China
This morning, the Ambassador of Switzerland to China, Mr. Bernardino Regazzoni, opened the Swiss National Pavilion at the inaugural China International Consumer Products Expo (Hainan Expo) alongside the Secretary-General and Vice Governor of Hainan Province, Mr. Ni Qiang, the Director General of the Department of European Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of China, Mr. Zhai Qian, and representatives of Swiss exhibitors. Switzerland, as exclusive Guest Country of Honour, will showcase its innovativeness, traditions and sustainability under the motto ‘This is Swiss quality’.

First Swiss Machining Seminar held in Beijing

14.04.2021 — Press release China
The first edition of the Swiss Machining Seminar 2021 was held in Beijing on Wednesday and featured 20 machining experts from the Swiss Machinery Association who shared their experiences in the most cutting-edge technology in machining and automation. The Ambassador of Switzerland to China Bernardino Regazzoni gave the keynote speech.

This is Swiss Quality – Swiss National Pavilion at the 1st Hainan Expo looks forward to welcoming you

09.04.2021 — Press release China
Switzerland is the official Guest Country of Honour at the 1^st edition of China International Consumer Products Expo (Hainan Expo). On behalf of the Swiss Confederation, the Swiss Business Hub China, an integrated section of the Embassy of Switzerland in China, in collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), will organize and operate the Swiss National Pavilion at the upcoming Hainan Expo from 7-10 May 2021 in Haikou. Located in Hall 5-5T002 of the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center Haikou, the Swiss National Pavilion is 200m² large and will exhibit some of the most prominent testimonials of Swiss innovation and lifestyle.

Diversified relations, constructively critical dialogue – Federal Council adopts China Strategy

19.03.2021 — Press release China
Bern, 19.03.2021 - The Federal Council adopted a public strategy for China for the first time at its meeting on 19 March 2021. The Strategy sets out the objectives and measures for Swiss policy on China for the 2021–24 period. The Federal Council recognises the importance of China, and intends the Strategy to create greater coherence in Switzerland's activities with this important partner.

Le Mois de la francophonie 2021 en Chine : découvrez la culture de la Suisse francophone

05.03.2021 — Press release China
Le français, parlé par environ 23% de sa population, est l'une des quatre langues nationales de la Suisse. État membre de l’Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) depuis 1996, la Suisse célèbre chaque année, en mars, la langue française, avec les autres pays francophones. Cette année encore, une riche programmation culturelle proposée par l’Ambassade et les Consulats de Suisse en Chine, s’ajoute à celles des autres pays francophones et offrira au public l’occasion de découvrir ou redécouvrir les multiples expressions de la francophonie.

Building on 70 years of diplomatic ties for a sustainable future

17.12.2020 — Press release China
This is an opinion article written by Bernardino Regazzoni, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, for swissinfo.ch, an online Swiss news organisation. From the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China to the free trade agreement, from architecture to sustainability, Ambassador Regazzoni talked about the cooperation and dialogue between the two countries, reviewed the diplomatic relations over the past 70 years, and looked ahead to the future of bilateral relations.

Assistant State Secretary of Switzerland, Heinrich Schellenberg, pays official visit to China

13.03.2023 — Press release China
Assistant State Secretary of Switzerland for Asia and Pacific, Ambassador Heinrich Schellenberg, is visiting China from 7 to 15 March, the first official visit from Switzerland to China in over three years. The programme includes stops in Hong Kong Shanghai and Beijing, meetings with business, culture, academia and government counterparts.  

7th Sino-Swiss Economic Forum explores key issues in vocational and professional education and training

18.01.2023 — Press release China
The 7^th edition of the Sino-Swiss Economic Forum, with the noteworthy presence of H.E Jürg Burri, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, and Mr. Yulin LV, Acting Director General Department of International Cooperation at MOHRSS, Naichun FANG,Director General of China Vocational Education Association, Niansha XU, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the Fifth Council of China Machinery Industry Federation, Honglong ZHANG, Representative of Novartis Group (China), Daniel AELLEN, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Nestlé Greater China Region, Johann OBERSON, SwissCham Beijing President and Amy Xiang CAO, China Nobleness int. Founder and Swiss Nobleness AG Chief Representative in Greater China, convened Sino-Swiss leading entrepreneurs, politicians, academics and innovators on Wednesday in NUO Hotel Beijing, to explore how to form competitiveness through vocational and professional education and training (VPET). 

Le 26e Mois de la francophonie: La Suisse se dépasse

07.03.2022 — Press release China
Du 10 mars au 10 avril 2022, la richesse de la langue française et la diversité des cultures francophones seront célébrées dans toute la Chine lors du 26e Mois de la francophonie qui permettra au public de découvrir ou redécouvrir la variété des expressions françaises à travers des activités passionnantes.

Sustainability is key for the 5th edition of the Sino-Swiss Business Awards

21.10.2021 — Press release China
The biannual Sino-Swiss Business Awards announced this year’s winners of eight categories at an exclusive gala evening attended by political and business dignitaries including Ambassador of Switzerland to China H.E. Bernardino Regazzoni at the China World Summit Wing on Thursday.

Smart & Sustainable Solutions: the Swiss way doing architecture and technology

18.09.2021 — Press release China
This afternoon, Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in China Mr. Thomas Stähli and Deputy Director-General of Bureau of International Exchanges and Cooperation of China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism Mr. Zheng Hao jointly opened the ‘Smart & Sustainable Solutions’ exhibition, exploring innovative solutions from Switzerland for tackling sustainability challenges. In the subsequent opening forum, dedicated to ‘Smart architecture for sustainable development’, five veteran Chinese architects shared examples of successful Swiss and Chinese projects along with their perspectives on how innovative technology can make architecture more sustainable.

Switzerland highlights ‘Swiss quality’ as Guest Country of Honour at Hainan Expo

07.05.2021 — Press release China
This morning, the Ambassador of Switzerland to China, Mr. Bernardino Regazzoni, opened the Swiss National Pavilion at the inaugural China International Consumer Products Expo (Hainan Expo) alongside the Secretary-General and Vice Governor of Hainan Province, Mr. Ni Qiang, the Director General of the Department of European Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of China, Mr. Zhai Qian, and representatives of Swiss exhibitors. Switzerland, as exclusive Guest Country of Honour, will showcase its innovativeness, traditions and sustainability under the motto ‘This is Swiss quality’.

First Swiss Machining Seminar held in Beijing

14.04.2021 — Press release China
The first edition of the Swiss Machining Seminar 2021 was held in Beijing on Wednesday and featured 20 machining experts from the Swiss Machinery Association who shared their experiences in the most cutting-edge technology in machining and automation. The Ambassador of Switzerland to China Bernardino Regazzoni gave the keynote speech.

This is Swiss Quality – Swiss National Pavilion at the 1st Hainan Expo looks forward to welcoming you

09.04.2021 — Press release China
Switzerland is the official Guest Country of Honour at the 1^st edition of China International Consumer Products Expo (Hainan Expo). On behalf of the Swiss Confederation, the Swiss Business Hub China, an integrated section of the Embassy of Switzerland in China, in collaboration with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), will organize and operate the Swiss National Pavilion at the upcoming Hainan Expo from 7-10 May 2021 in Haikou. Located in Hall 5-5T002 of the Hainan International Convention & Exhibition Center Haikou, the Swiss National Pavilion is 200m² large and will exhibit some of the most prominent testimonials of Swiss innovation and lifestyle.

Diversified relations, constructively critical dialogue – Federal Council adopts China Strategy

19.03.2021 — Press release China
Bern, 19.03.2021 - The Federal Council adopted a public strategy for China for the first time at its meeting on 19 March 2021. The Strategy sets out the objectives and measures for Swiss policy on China for the 2021–24 period. The Federal Council recognises the importance of China, and intends the Strategy to create greater coherence in Switzerland's activities with this important partner.

Le Mois de la francophonie 2021 en Chine : découvrez la culture de la Suisse francophone

05.03.2021 — Press release China
Le français, parlé par environ 23% de sa population, est l'une des quatre langues nationales de la Suisse. État membre de l’Organisation internationale de la francophonie (OIF) depuis 1996, la Suisse célèbre chaque année, en mars, la langue française, avec les autres pays francophones. Cette année encore, une riche programmation culturelle proposée par l’Ambassade et les Consulats de Suisse en Chine, s’ajoute à celles des autres pays francophones et offrira au public l’occasion de découvrir ou redécouvrir les multiples expressions de la francophonie.

Building on 70 years of diplomatic ties for a sustainable future

17.12.2020 — Press release China
This is an opinion article written by Bernardino Regazzoni, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, for swissinfo.ch, an online Swiss news organisation. From the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China to the free trade agreement, from architecture to sustainability, Ambassador Regazzoni talked about the cooperation and dialogue between the two countries, reviewed the diplomatic relations over the past 70 years, and looked ahead to the future of bilateral relations.

The Embassy of Switzerland celebrates Swiss gastronomy entrepreneurship in China

10.12.2020 — Press release China
Ranked as the most innovative country in the world for the tenth consecutive year Switzerland encourages entrepreneurship both domestically and abroad.  In the early days of China’s reform and opening-up, pioneering Swiss enterprises entered China to establish businesses. In recent years, new generations of Swiss entrepreneurs have come to China to set up their own ventures. To celebrate the 70^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, the Embassy of Switzerland is profiling Swiss entrepreneurs who have founded successful businesses in China. As a first set in this series, the spotlight is on entrepreneurs in the gastronomy business.

SwissInTouch, Switzerland in your pocket

24.11.2022 — Article EDA
Approximately 780,000 Swiss citizens abroad currently benefit from the wide range of services provided by a global network of representations offering advice and support. The FDFA Helpline is also on hand to answer queries 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now there's a new app that makes staying in touch even easier: SwissInTouch keeps Switzerland at your fingertips.

Ignazio Cassis meets China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi in Bern to discuss bilateral cooperation, human rights and multilateralism

22.10.2019 — EDA
Federal Councillor and head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis met China's Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi on 22 October 2019, as the two countries gear up to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations. The meeting provided an opportunity to explore issues of current interest to both countries. The meeting builds on the strategic dialogue established between Switzerland and China in 2017 and follows on from Mr Cassis visit to Beijing in April 2018.

1 August Speech by the President of the Swiss Confederation

17.07.2019 — Local news China
National Day 2019: Greetings for the swiss abroad. 

70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

10.12.2018 — Local news China
Ancient cultures have left us with countless encouragements to act responsibly as we see in the following Confucian quotation: “愛與敬，其政之本與 love and respect are the basis of governance”. Universal and individual rights however are quite recent, with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen issued in France in 1789 setting the stage for universal rights in modern history. The first truly comprehensive and global proclamation of human rights was established exactly 70 years ago with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

CE continues to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

25.01.2018 — Local news China
The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, yesterday (January 25, Davos time) continued to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Accompanied by the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr Edward Yau, and the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Mr James Lau, she also met with the leadership of various economies and international organisations.

Human Rights Day 2017

10.12.2017 — Position China
In exactly one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland together with the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, gender equality, peaceful coexistence, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Switzerland calls upon its partners to join it in making this Human Rights Day 2017 a day of unequivocal relevance for the promotion and the protection of human rights.

Death of Liu Xiaobo – FDFA Statement

14.07.2017 — Position China

Switzerland is profoundly saddened by the death of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo and expresses its sincere condolences to his family.

President of the Swiss Confederation Johann N. Schneider-Ammann: 2016 National Day greetings to the Swiss Abroad

01.08.2016 — Position China

President Johann N. Schneider-Amman's speech to the Swiss abroad on the Swiss national day

The 2016 Francophonie Festival in China - Swiss event gallery

01.03.2016 — Local news China

On the occasion of the 21st edition of "the Francophonie Festival" in China, Switzerland will present  cultural events in March in several Chinese cities: musicians, singers, writers, sculptors, painters, engravers, academics, filmmakers, photographers and architects, the Swiss Francophone will be on the go throughout China. During the whole month of March, Switzerland offers a wide programme of activities allowing the Chinese audience to discover the richness and the diversity of its contemporary cultural scene.

Renminbi clearing services now available in Switzerland

02.12.2015 — Local news China

The People’s Bank of China (PBC) has decided to authorise the Zurich branch of the China Construction Bank (CCB Zurich branch) to be the renminbi clearing bank in Switzerland as of today. With this authorisation, the Memorandum of Understanding between the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the PBC on the establishment of renminbi clearing arrangements in Switzerland, signed in January 2015, has now been successfully implemented.

Direct trading between renminbi and Swiss franc launched

10.11.2015 — Local news China

The People’s Bank of China (PBC), the Chinese central bank, has authorised direct trading between renminbi and Swiss francs on the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) with effect from 10 November 2015.

Air pollution: rule of law and innovation as only way out

16.10.2015 — Local news China

Air quality and legislation was at the centre of the discussions of Workshop on Black Carbon Emission Reduction and DPF (Diesel Retrofit Pilot) on October 15th and 16th 2015 in Beijing. The knowledge-sharing conference co-organised by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Vehicle Emission Control Centre of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau, brought together a group of Swiss experts in environment legislation, clean air technology and health and more than 100 participants from environmental bureaus of a number of Chinese cities, research institutes and international organizations.