Key Meetings in China
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with senior Chinese officials including Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Liu Jianchao, head of the CPC's International Department (IDCPC).
China’s party and state bodies are interwoven, with the Communist Party of China (CPC) holding ultimate authority.
Decision-Makers in China
The Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) is the top decision-making body, setting overall policy direction.
The CPC Central Committee's Foreign Affairs Commission (FAC) coordinates foreign policy and decision-making, led by President Xi Jinping and managed by Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
CPC's Diplomatic Arm
The IDCPC leads the CPC's diplomatic outreach to political parties worldwide, engaging with over 150 countries to complement state-to-state relations.
The United Front Work Department (UFWD) manages relations with overseas Chinese, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and issues concerning Tibet and Xinjiang.
State-to-State Diplomacy
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) is the official government body responsible for executing foreign policy, though its influence is lower in the hierarchy.
Xi Jinping has increased the MFA’s stature, taking direct control over foreign policy initiatives.
Engagement Across Multiple Levels
China's foreign policy involves both party and state institutions.
Indian policymakers must recognize the role of the CPC in shaping China’s foreign policies and engage at various levels of China's political system.
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