On 8 September 2026, at the invitation of the People’s Government of Huizhou, Guangdong Province, Consul General of Ukraine in Guangzhou Sergiy Kapuzo visited the city and met with Ms You Xiaohui, Director of the Huizhou Foreign Affairs Office. The Chinese side was also represented by Mr Xin, Head of the Huizhou Municipal Commerce Bureau, and officials from other municipal government departments.

During the meeting, which was held in a friendly and constructive atmosphere, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of cooperation between Ukraine and Guangdong Province, particularly Huizhou. Chinese officials provided information on the principal areas and potential of bilateral engagement. The Chinese side emphasised its strong interest in cooperation with Ukraine and expressed hope for increased trade and the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in other fields.

The Consul General of Ukraine briefly informed the Chinese side about the activities of the Consulate General and its plans to develop bilateral trade, economic and investment cooperation.

Consul Serhii Chepurnyi separately raised the issue of facilitating the Consulate General’s performance of its consular functions and providing assistance to Ukrainian citizens residing in the city. Chinese officials reaffirmed their readiness to continue providing comprehensive support to both Ukrainian diplomats and Ukrainian citizens.

The parties also paid particular attention to strengthening bilateral cooperation in science under the Memorandum of Cooperation concluded in 2015 between a local university of technology and the National Technical University of Ukraine “Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” (NTUU “KPI”).

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to maintain regular working contact between the Consulate General of Ukraine in Guangzhou and the People’s Government of Huizhou and to continue their cooperation on a broad range of issues.