Estonian Embassy in Beijing

20/08/2026

Today, we proudly celebrate Restoration of Estonian Independence Day! 🇪🇪✨
On this day in 1991, Estonia reclaimed its freedom. It is popular topic in Estonia to ask friends what you did on August 20, 1991? Everybody remembers exactly what they did on that day. As the Soviet Union collapsed, our nation held a singular, clear vision - to integrate with the West as swiftly and deeply as possible. Just two days later, on August 22, 1991, Iceland became the very first country to diplomatically recognise our reclaimed independence. 🇮🇸❤️🇪🇪
To honour this historic bond and show our enduring gratitude, we were absolutely delighted to welcome our Icelandic friends to move in to the Estonian Embassy building in Beijing.
Happy Restoration of Estonian Independence Day!

在1991年的今天，爱沙尼亚恢复了在二战失去的国家主权，脱离苏联统治。仅两天后1991年8月22日，冰岛成为全球首个外交承认我们恢复独立的国家。🇮🇸❤️🇪🇪 这就是为什么爱沙尼亚特意邀请冰岛“搬进”我们的驻华大使馆楼，也为什么能看到在我们花园两面国旗迎风飘扬。恢复独立日快乐！

30/07/2026

👋 Today, we bid farewell to two valued colleagues as they begin new chapters in their diplomatic careers.

Ambassador Hannes Hanso concludes four years in Beijing and will continue his service in Washington, D.C. Deputy Head of Mission Marti Mätas completes his three-year posting in Beijing and returns to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Tallinn.

We thank them both for their dedication and contributions, and wish them every success.

29/06/2026

This weekend marked the second edition of the China–Europe Sports Day, bringing together participants to celebrate the unifying power of sport.

We were honoured by the active participation of H.E. Hua Chunying, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, and former tennis champion Zheng Jie, who, among many career highlights, also partnered Estonia’s Kaia Kanepi in doubles competition.

We look forward to many more successful editions of this inspiring event, strengthening friendship and mutual understanding through sport.

12/06/2026

Vice Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China Ms. Hua Chunying hosted a luncheon to bid farewell to Estonian Ambassador Mr. Hannes Hanso and Ms. Riina Hanso who will be soon leaving Beijing for their next assignment. The luncheon was attended by Latvian Ambassador Mr. Karlis Eihenbaums.

11/06/2026

Estonian film classic screening in Shanghai.

„𝐇𝐮𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥“ 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐛 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐯𝐮𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐥

𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐊𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐢 kultusfilm „𝐇𝐮𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐧𝐮𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢 𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥“ (1979) linastub juunis Aasia ühel suurimal filmifestivalil ja jõuab Hiina publiku ette.

12. juunil algaval 28. Shanghai rahvusvahelisel filmifestivalil linastub “Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell” programmis 4K Restoration, kuhu on valitud maailma filmiajaloo silmapaistvad restaureeritud teosed. Tänavuses programmis on Grigori Kromanovi filmi kõrval näiteks Miloš Formani „Lendas üle käopesa“, Martin Scorsese „New York, New York“, Alejandro González Iñárritu „Amores Perros“ ja David Fincheri „Paanikatuba“.

1979. aastal valminud „Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell“ põhineb ulmeklassikute Boriss ja Arkadi Strugatski samanimelisel romaanil. Lummava atmosfääri, filosoofilise mõõtme ja Sven Grünbergi unustamatu muusikaga filmist on kujunenud kultusteos, mida on käsitletud nii kirjasõnas kui konverentsidel ning mis ikka ja jälle jõuab ka suurele ekraanile. Filmi digiteeris Rahvusarhiivi filmiarhiiv ning restaureeris selle USA levitaja Deaf Crocodile Films.

Restaureeritud versiooni maailma esilinastus toimus tänavu veebruaris Berliini filmifestivali arhiivifilmide programmis, kus „Hukkunud Alpinisti hotell“ valiti programmi avafilmiks. “Sellised hetked rõhutavad, kui oluline on filmipärandi hoidmine ja digiteerimine ning selle nähtavaks tegemine maailmas,” sõnas Eesti Filmi Instituudi juht 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐩 Berlinale eel.

Shanghai rahvusvaheline filmifestival toimub tänavu 12.–21. juunini ning on ainus Hiinas toimuv Rahvusvahelise Filmiprodutsentide Liitude Föderatsiooni (FIAPF) tunnustatud A-kategooria filmifestival. Shanghai filmifestival on üks Aasia olulisemaid filmisündmusi.
Filme säilitab Rahvusarhiivi filmiarhiiv.

Shanghai filmifestivalist 👉 https://www.siff.com/english/

TALLINNFILM

28/05/2026

On 27 May 2026, the Embassy of Estonia in Beijing had the pleasure of hosting members of the European Parliament delegation visiting China from 26–30 May 2026.
The delegation is in Beijing for the 43rd EU–China Inter-Parliamentary Meeting, engaging with counterparts from the National People’s Congress and discussing EU–China relations, trade, technology, global security, and international cooperation.

09/05/2026

Happy Europe Day 🇪🇺

Europe is freedom - to move, to learn, to build a future without borders.

Estonia has grown with Europe and helped shape it, from digital innovation to standing firm for Ukraine.

Because Europe stands for something worth protecting: freedom, security, and the right to choose our own future.

08/05/2026

The Soviet Union was an occupier, not a liberator. This history must be stated clearly.

27/04/2026

Great news from the Beijing International Film Festival! 🎬 Congratulations to Estonian composer Sten Sheripov!

A film with Estonian participation has won the award for Best Film Score, highlighting the outstanding contribution of Estonian talent to international cinema.