Breakdown Playlist: a contemporary art exhibition celebrating 75 years of Sino-Swiss diplomatic ties kicks off in Beijing

12.10.2025 — Press releases China
To mark the 75^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China as well as the China-Switzerland Year of Culture and Tourism, the group exhibition “Breakdown Playlist” featuring contemporary Swiss and Chinese artists officially opened today at Beijing Inside-Out Art Museum. The event was co-hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in China and Inside-Out Art Museum. Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri and the museum’s director, Lu Yinghua, attended the opening and delivered remarks.

Ignazio Cassis receives Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bellinzona

10.10.2025 — Press releases China
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, today welcomed the foreign minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, to Bellinzona for the fourth round of Switzerland and China's strategic dialogue. The meeting also coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. 

75 Minutes for 75 Years: Chinese and Swiss Musicians unite to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties

14.09.2025 — Press releases China
To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, the Embassy of Switzerland in China, in partnership with the Lao She Theatre under Beijing Federation of Literary & Art Circles, presented a unique Anniversary Concert on September 14^th – exactly on the date diplomatic relations were established 75 years ago.

A Night Like No Other: Swiss Night 2025 connects movers and shakers

10.09.2025 — Press releases China
On 10th September, Shanghai’s riverside Grand Halls turned into a magnificent House of Switzerland for the Consulate General’s annual flagship event. The Swiss Night Reception attracted more than 300 Swiss business executives, guests and government leaders.

Eat Swiss – Michaela Frank brings sustainable alpine cuisine to Beijing’s DuLi Celebrating 75 Years of bilateral ties through culinary creativity

09.09.2025 — Press releases China
The Embassy of Switzerland in China is proud to announce the launch of the Eat Swiss campaign with an exclusive culinary collaboration at DuLi between acclaimed Swiss chef Michaela Frank and Beijing’s beloved plant-based restaurant DuLi（度粒）. From 11th to 26th September 2025, Chef Michaela will take over DuLi’s kitchen, presenting a special Swiss-inspired menu that reimagines alpine traditions through the lens of sustainability, creativity, and cross-cultural exchange. This culinary showcase is a highlight of a series of Embassy-led initiatives celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China.

Swiss Embassy in China and China Media Group launch TV documentary ‘Into Switzerland’ to celebrate 75 years of Sino-Swiss relations

08.09.2025 — Press releases China
To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, the Swiss Embassy in China together with Presence Switzerland, and the Chinese Language Centre of China Media Group (CMG) have co-produced a two-episode documentary, Into Switzerland showcasing Swiss trust, innovation and sustainability. The first episode will premiere on CCTV-4 on September 14 at 22:00, with the second episode airing on September 21.

Sino-Swiss Business Awards 2025 Celebrate Outstanding Business Achievements and 75th Anniversary of Sino-Swiss Bilateral Relations

27.08.2025 — Press releases China
To celebrate outstanding business achievements of Swiss companies in China and mark the 75^th Anniversary of Sino-Swiss bilateral relations, the biannual Sino-Swiss Business Awards announced this year’s winners in five award categories during an exclusive gala evening. Organized by SwissCham China, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the event welcomed over 400 distinguished guests, including Swiss President of the Council of States Andrea Caroni, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Vice-Chairman of the Financial and Economic Committee of the National People's Congress Guo Shuqing and top political and business leaders from both Switzerland and China.

President of the Council of States to visit China and Japan

22.08.2025 — Press releases China
President of the Council of States Andrea Caroni (FDP, AR) will undertake an official visit to China and Japan from 25 to 30 August, accompanied by a high-level parliamentary delegation. The visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People’s Republic of China and coincides with the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.

Switzerland-China 75 years: Grand Opening of ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’ Exhibition

02.07.2025 — Press releases China
Today, the exhibition ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’, jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the National Museum of China (NMC), and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), with support from the Department of Astronomy and the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, was officially unveiled at the NMC. Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri, Director of the National Museum Luo Wenli, Curator of the exhibition EPFL Professor Sarah Kenderdine, and co-curators Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib, Prof. Shi Danqing and Long Xingru participated the opening ceremony.

Ignazio Cassis presents Swiss policy of good offices in Hong Kong

30.05.2025 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, was in Hong Kong today at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, to attend the launch of the International Organization for Mediation. The event brought together some 50 states, including several represented at ministerial level. Mr Cassis gave a speech outlining Switzerland's approach to mediation.

'Swiss Design Classics' Shanghai stop at Fosun Foundation

28.05.2025 — Press releases China
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing, together with the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Fosun Foundation, jointly organized the Shanghai stop of the touring exhibition 'Swiss Design Classics'. The exhibition is a key part of the Swiss Embassy's public diplomacy campaign for 2024–2025 and is curated by Christian Herren.

Ignazio Cassis attending new mediation forum in Hong Kong on 30 May 2025

27.05.2025 — Press releases China
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will be in Hong Kong on 30 May at the invitation of Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. Mr Cassis, head of the FDFA, is to attend a mediation forum which will bring together some 60 countries. The event coincides with China's launch of the International Organization for Mediation.

Breakdown Playlist: a contemporary art exhibition celebrating 75 years of Sino-Swiss diplomatic ties kicks off in Beijing

12.10.2025 — Press releases China
To mark the 75^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China as well as the China-Switzerland Year of Culture and Tourism, the group exhibition “Breakdown Playlist” featuring contemporary Swiss and Chinese artists officially opened today at Beijing Inside-Out Art Museum. The event was co-hosted by the Embassy of Switzerland in China and Inside-Out Art Museum. Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri and the museum’s director, Lu Yinghua, attended the opening and delivered remarks.

Ignazio Cassis receives Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bellinzona

10.10.2025 — Press releases China
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, today welcomed the foreign minister of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi, to Bellinzona for the fourth round of Switzerland and China's strategic dialogue. The meeting also coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. 

75 Minutes for 75 Years: Chinese and Swiss Musicians unite to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties

14.09.2025 — Press releases China
To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, the Embassy of Switzerland in China, in partnership with the Lao She Theatre under Beijing Federation of Literary & Art Circles, presented a unique Anniversary Concert on September 14^th – exactly on the date diplomatic relations were established 75 years ago.

A Night Like No Other: Swiss Night 2025 connects movers and shakers

10.09.2025 — Press releases China
On 10th September, Shanghai’s riverside Grand Halls turned into a magnificent House of Switzerland for the Consulate General’s annual flagship event. The Swiss Night Reception attracted more than 300 Swiss business executives, guests and government leaders.

Eat Swiss – Michaela Frank brings sustainable alpine cuisine to Beijing’s DuLi Celebrating 75 Years of bilateral ties through culinary creativity

09.09.2025 — Press releases China
The Embassy of Switzerland in China is proud to announce the launch of the Eat Swiss campaign with an exclusive culinary collaboration at DuLi between acclaimed Swiss chef Michaela Frank and Beijing’s beloved plant-based restaurant DuLi（度粒）. From 11th to 26th September 2025, Chef Michaela will take over DuLi’s kitchen, presenting a special Swiss-inspired menu that reimagines alpine traditions through the lens of sustainability, creativity, and cross-cultural exchange. This culinary showcase is a highlight of a series of Embassy-led initiatives celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China.

Swiss Embassy in China and China Media Group launch TV documentary ‘Into Switzerland’ to celebrate 75 years of Sino-Swiss relations

08.09.2025 — Press releases China
To celebrate the 75^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China, the Swiss Embassy in China together with Presence Switzerland, and the Chinese Language Centre of China Media Group (CMG) have co-produced a two-episode documentary, Into Switzerland showcasing Swiss trust, innovation and sustainability. The first episode will premiere on CCTV-4 on September 14 at 22:00, with the second episode airing on September 21.

Sino-Swiss Business Awards 2025 Celebrate Outstanding Business Achievements and 75th Anniversary of Sino-Swiss Bilateral Relations

27.08.2025 — Press releases China
To celebrate outstanding business achievements of Swiss companies in China and mark the 75^th Anniversary of Sino-Swiss bilateral relations, the biannual Sino-Swiss Business Awards announced this year’s winners in five award categories during an exclusive gala evening. Organized by SwissCham China, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the event welcomed over 400 distinguished guests, including Swiss President of the Council of States Andrea Caroni, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, Vice-Chairman of the Financial and Economic Committee of the National People's Congress Guo Shuqing and top political and business leaders from both Switzerland and China.

President of the Council of States to visit China and Japan

22.08.2025 — Press releases China
President of the Council of States Andrea Caroni (FDP, AR) will undertake an official visit to China and Japan from 25 to 30 August, accompanied by a high-level parliamentary delegation. The visit marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the People’s Republic of China and coincides with the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.

Switzerland-China 75 years: Grand Opening of ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’ Exhibition

02.07.2025 — Press releases China
Today, the exhibition ‘Cosmos Archaeology: Exploration in Time and Space’, jointly organized by the Embassy of Switzerland in China, the National Museum of China (NMC), and the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), with support from the Department of Astronomy and the Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University, was officially unveiled at the NMC. Swiss Ambassador to China Jürg Burri, Director of the National Museum Luo Wenli, Curator of the exhibition EPFL Professor Sarah Kenderdine, and co-curators Prof. Jean-Paul Kneib, Prof. Shi Danqing and Long Xingru participated the opening ceremony.

Ignazio Cassis presents Swiss policy of good offices in Hong Kong

30.05.2025 — Press releases EDA
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, was in Hong Kong today at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, to attend the launch of the International Organization for Mediation. The event brought together some 50 states, including several represented at ministerial level. Mr Cassis gave a speech outlining Switzerland's approach to mediation.

'Swiss Design Classics' Shanghai stop at Fosun Foundation

28.05.2025 — Press releases China
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing, together with the Consulate General in Shanghai and the Fosun Foundation, jointly organized the Shanghai stop of the touring exhibition 'Swiss Design Classics'. The exhibition is a key part of the Swiss Embassy's public diplomacy campaign for 2024–2025 and is curated by Christian Herren.

Ignazio Cassis attending new mediation forum in Hong Kong on 30 May 2025

27.05.2025 — Press releases China
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will be in Hong Kong on 30 May at the invitation of Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi. Mr Cassis, head of the FDFA, is to attend a mediation forum which will bring together some 60 countries. The event coincides with China's launch of the International Organization for Mediation.

So Swiss in Hefei - Healthy & Sustainable by Design

19.10.2023 — Local news China
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai hosted the third edition of So Swiss! in Hefei, Anhui province on 19th October in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Office of Anhui Provincial People’s Government and the Health Commission of Anhui Province. Experts showcased Swiss sustainability in healthcare, lifestyle as well as Swiss design. Participants interactively discovered Swiss cutting-edge technologies and innovation. Previously, the Consulate had already successfully organised two So Swiss! events in Shanghai and Suzhou.

Event review: So Swiss! in Suzhou

06.07.2023 — Local news China
The Consulate General of Switzerland in Shanghai promoted Swiss sustainability at “So Swiss!” in Suzhou on 15th June in cooperation with the Suzhou Foreign Affairs Office and the Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). Experts provided food for thought, as they showcased and discussed Swiss sustainability in construction, healthcare & lifestyle. Jürg BURRI, Ambassador of Switzerland to China, Sacha BACHMANN, Consul General of Switzerland in Shanghai, Fei XIE, Deputy Secretary General of Suzhou Municipal People’s Government and Zhoulin RUAN, Vice President for Academic Affairs at XJTLU jointly welcomed participants at the opening ceremony.

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.