On September 26, 2025, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Arthur Peter Mutharika on his election as President of the Republic of Malawi.

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Malawi are good friends and good partners with sincerity, friendship and mutual support. President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika made significant contributions to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2007. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the China-Malawi relationship has developed steadily and smoothly, with continuous deepening of political mutual trust and fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation. The two countries have supported each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns. President Xi Jinping expressed his readiness to work with President-elect Arthur Peter Mutharika to firmly support each other, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the continuous development of China-Malawi strategic partnership, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.