From June 27 to 29, 2024, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on European Affairs Wu Hongbo visited Croatia, met with Head of the Croatian Prime Minister's Office Zvonimir Frka-Petešić at the latter's request, held talks with State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia Frano Matušić, and attended and addressed the Dubrovnik Forum.

Wu positively evaluated the development momentum of China-Croatia relations, emphasizing that China is ready to work with Croatia to further deliver on the important common understandings reached between the leaders of the two countries and promote the continuous advancement of bilateral relations. Croatia reiterated its commitment to the one-China principle, stating that the new Croatian government will continue to promote practical cooperation with China. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on topics of mutual interest and concern such as China-EU relations and cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries.

Wu elaborated on the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind at the Dubrovnik Forum, introduced the historic contributions and new dimensions of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in promoting the establishment of a new type of international relations, and clarified China's position and proposition on the international situation and regional hotspot issues.