On October 31, 2010, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met with Danish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Lene Espersen in Shanghai.

Yang extended welcome to Espersen, who is in Shanghai for the opening ceremony of the World Expo Summit Forum and the closing ceremony of the Expo, and congratulated her on the success of the Danish national pavilion at the Shanghai Expo. Noting that 2010 marks the 60th anniversary of China-Denmark diplomatic ties, Yang said bilateral relations enjoy a sound growth momentum. China hopes to continue to promote high-level exchange of visits and cooperation with Denmark in the fields of economy, trade, investment, along with exchanges in science and technology, culture, so as to improve mutual understanding between the peoples of the two nations.

Congratulating Shanghai on its successful holding of the Expo, Espersen said her country is committed to developing a more powerful comprehensive strategic partnership with China. She also said Denmark welcomes reciprocal cooperation with China in the fields ranging from education, research and development, renewable energy to environmental protection. Espersen also reaffirmed Denmark's adherence to the one-China policy and respect for China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Both sides also exchanged views on China-EU relations and other issues.