On January 12, 2023, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Angolan President João Lourenço to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On the afternoon of January 9, 2023, President Xi Jinping held a video meeting with Czech President Miloš Zeman.
On the morning of 6 January, President Xi Jinping held talks with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Great Hall of the People during the latter's state visit to China. The two presidents announced the decision to elevate the China-Turkmenistan relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership.
On the afternoon of January 6, 2023, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov at the Great Hall of the People during his state visit to China.
On the afternoon of January 5, 2023, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council had a phone call at request with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif at Ziguangge of Zhongnanhai.
On December 29, 2022, Premier Li Keqiang of the State Council sent a congratulatory message to Pushpa Kamal Dahal, also known as Prachanda, on his assumption of office as Prime Minister of Nepal.
On New Year's eve, President Xi Jinping delivered his 2023 New Year Address through China Media Group and the Internet.
On December 31, 2022, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged New Year greetings.