China seeks closer ties with Ireland, Xi tells Irish PM Martin in Beijing

Taoiseach pivots EU towards China, as state-backed media herald Ireland as bridge to bloc

Ireland and China are both “major technological economies” which have transformed the lives of their people, Taoiseach Micheál Martin told one of the highest-ranking Chinese politicians during a bilateral meeting on Tuesday.

Irish PM Calls For 'Open Trade' In Talks With China's Xi

Irish PM Calls For 'Open Trade' In Talks With China's Xi

China seeks to enhance ties with Ireland to boost relations with EU

China is keen on expanding economic and trade cooperation with Ireland while aiming for mutually beneficial results, Chinese President Xi Jinping told the Irish prime minister on Monday, positioning stronger bilateral ties as a way to also boost relations with the European Union.

President Xi says major countries should take lead in abiding by intl law, UN Charter

Chinese President Xi Jinping said all countries should respect the development paths chosen by the peoples of other nations and abide by international law, as well as the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, with major countries taking the lead in doing so while meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin in Beijing on Monday.

China Courts Ireland to Mend Strained Ties with EU

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin that Beijing wants to deepen economic and trade cooperation with Ireland, presenting stronger bilateral ties as a pathway to improving relations with the European Union.

Taoiseach meets China's president in Beijing and says we should work towards 'open trade'

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is in China on an official visit until Thursday.