Overview
- China’s foreign minister told his Somali counterpart that Beijing backs Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Wang Yi criticized Somaliland’s engagement with Taiwan, describing it as an attempt to seek independence.
- The planned stop in Mogadishu was dropped due to a schedule change, with a Chinese spokesperson later saying the visit was rescheduled.
- A Chinese readout referenced severe risks to the mission as Wang rerouted to other stops on his Africa tour.
- It would have been the first high-level Chinese visit to Mogadishu in decades, as Somalia seeks diplomatic support after Israel recognized Somaliland last month.