On 7 July 2026, China’s new Ambassador to Cyprus Yang Yundong presented his Letter of Credence to President Nikos Christodoulides. 

Ambassador Yang conveyed the greetings from President Xi Jinping to President Christodoulides. He said that China and Cyprus enjoy a traditional friendship. The two sides have firmly supported each other on issues concerning each other’s core interests and major concerns. All-round cooperation between the two countries is robust and promising. With a strong commitment to China-Cyprus relations, the Chinese side would like to seize the opportunity of the 55th anniversary of bilateral ties and the 5th anniversary of the strategic partnership, and promote sound and sustained growth of the relationship. 

President Christodoulides asked Ambassador Yang to convey his greetings to President Xi and expressed warm welcome to the Ambassador on assuming his post in Cyprus. He spoke highly of bilateral ties, and stressed that the Cyriot side is firmly committed to the one-China policy, and appreciates China’s just stance on the Cyprus problem. Cyprus is ready to enhance cooperation with China across the board, and will continue to support the growth of EU-China relations. 

Ambassador Yang arrived in Cyprus on 1 July 2026.