Chinese Vice President Han Zheng Visits Georgia to Boost Trade
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Georgian leaders in Tbilisi to expand the Belt and Road Initiative and upgrade a free trade agreement.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng conducted an official visit to Georgia from November 6 to November 8, 2026, to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership established between the two nations in 2023. During his stay in Tbilisi, Han Zheng held high-level meetings with President Mikheil Kavelashvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze.
The discussions focused on advancing economic integration and mutual sovereignty. Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to the one-China principle. Key priorities for future cooperation include upgrading the existing China-Georgia free trade agreement, expanding the Belt and Road Initiative, and deepening ties in education, tourism, and connectivity.
Han Zheng stated China's readiness to support Georgia's security and development interests while opposing external interference in its internal affairs. In return, Georgian leaders welcomed increased Chinese investment and pledged to foster a sound business environment. The visit was part of a broader diplomatic itinerary for Han Zheng, who also served as a special representative for President Xi Jinping at the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye.