On May 21, 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Fan Yong received an exclusive interview from Radio Botswana, focusing on exchanges over such topics as the meeting between the Chinese and U.S. presidents.

Ambassador Fan emphasized that, President Xi Jinping and President Donald J. Trump had long discussions on major issues concerning China-U.S. relations and world peace and development in a way that was open, thorough, constructive, and strategic. The two Presidents agreed on a new vision of building a constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability, providing strategic guidance for bilateral relations.

Ambassador Fan stated that, there is but one China in the world, Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. The Taiwan question is the most important issue between China and the U.S. and is purely China's internal affair. The two countries both agree on the vital importance of safeguarding cross-Strait peace and stability.

Ambassador Fan also answered questions on China’s zero-tariff measures for Africa, China-Botswana trade relations, China’s governance experience, and the country’s achievements in poverty alleviation.