On November 11, 2026, Türkiye's Communication Bureau said that Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng during the COP31 Leaders' Summit of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Antalya, southern Türkiye. This meeting focuses on bilateral relations as well as regional and global issues.

Erdogan emphasized the importance of accelerating cooperation between the two countries. He stated that both sides can deepen their contacts in multiple fields, with a focus on investment, energy, trade, and tourism. He indicated that Türkiye is determined to take necessary measures to promote cooperation.

Erdogan also mentioned that the Middle Corridor can be linked with China's the Belt and Road Initiative. He added that the potential for cooperation brought about by integrating the above two initiatives with the development path project is a significant opportunity for both countries.Editor/Gong Ziwei