Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Beijing to expand trade cooperation
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin met President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss economic ties. The talks focused on AI and trade amid broader EU tensions.
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Chinese President xi jinping met with Irish Prime Minister micheal martin on January 5, 2026, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing 
CN. This high-level meeting marks the first visit by an Irish Taoiseach to the Chinese capital in 14 years. During their discussions, xi jinping emphasized that mutual respect and win-win outcomes have been valuable experiences for the bilateral ties between Chinaand Ireland 
IE. The two leaders explored expanding cooperation in several strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, the digital economy, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
CN. This high-level meeting marks the first visit by an Irish Taoiseach to the Chinese capital in 14 years. During their discussions, xi jinping emphasized that mutual respect and win-win outcomes have been valuable experiences for the bilateral ties between Chinaand Ireland IE. The two leaders explored expanding cooperation in several strategic sectors, including artificial intelligence, the digital economy, pharmaceuticals, and tourism.
