China and Sweden
China scores 65/100 toward Sweden (friendliness, support), while Sweden scores 70/100 back.
China toward Sweden
The coverage explicitly notes Sweden’s shift away from being Beijing’s 'outspoken critic,' implying a recent thaw in diplomatic relations and increased willingness from the Chinese side to engage with Stockholm on more favorable terms.
Sweden toward China
Sweden is described as having 'changed its tune,' indicating a decisive move toward a friendlier, more cooperative diplomatic stance toward China, likely driven by election strategy or economic pragmatism.
Recent coverage
- Sweden heads into final stretch before key election - South China Morning Post Google News: Sweden, 2026-09-11
- Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics, has changed its tune - South China Morning Post Google News: Sweden, 2026-09-11
- Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals reliance - DW.com Google News: Sweden, 2026-07-23
- Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi calls on Sweden to help rebuild mutual trust - South China Morning Post Google News: Finland + Sweden, 2026-07-05
- China willing to strengthen all-level exchanges with Sweden: FM - English.gov.cn Google News: Sweden, 2026-07-05
- Sweden welcomes China’s foreign minister Saturday: Trade and security talks on the table - Scandasia Google News: Sweden, 2026-07-02
- Chinese FM to visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway - People's Daily Online Google News: Norway, 2026-06-30
- Chinese FM to visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Norway; Nordic engagement reflects recognition of China's role in advancing multilateral co-op, says expert - Global Times Google News: Norway, 2026-06-30
- Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway - usnews.com Google News: Finland + Sweden, 2026-06-30
- Sweden takes helm of new NATO force countering Russia-China Arctic ambitions - brusselstimes.com Google News: Russia + Sweden, 2026-06-09
- Top Swedish universities eager to forge ties with city, Hong Kong minister says - South China Morning Post Google News: Hong Kong, 2026-05-12
- Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia shadow fleet tanker - Jurist.org Google News: Russia + Sweden, 2026-05-06
- Sweden to form new spy agency in Ukraine war reset - South China Morning Post Google News: Sweden + Ukraine, 2026-05-05
- Sweden arrests Chinese captain of suspected Russia-linked vessel - Reuters Google News: Russia + Sweden, 2026-05-04
- Sweden Detains Syrian-Flagged Ship Commanded by Chinese Captain - Enab Baladi - Enab Baladi Google News: Russia + Sweden, 2026-05-04