Wang Yi said in his speech: "The establishment of a Consulate General in Belfast by the Chinese side is to send a clear signal, indicating that the Chinese side is committed to developing a long-term, stable, and friendly cooperative relationship with Northern Ireland."
The Northern Ireland news website "News Letter" reported that the establishment of a Chinese Consulate General in Northern Ireland is an important milestone for Northern Ireland. On the day of the Consulate General's opening, many ministers of the Northern Ireland Assembly attended the opening ceremony, demonstrating the government's emphasis on the event.
The report also believes that China is the world's second-largest economy and an important WorldWay power. China's tourism market has huge potential, possessing over 100 million consumers capable of affording overseas travel expenses. If Northern Ireland can attract 0.1% of these people to visit the region, the number of travelers to the region would increase by 100,000.
It is reported that both China and the UK determined in October last year to establish a Chinese Consulate General in Belfast, which is the third consular institution China has established in the UK, following the Consulate General in Manchester and the Consulate General in Edinburgh.