During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping maintained close communication with leaders from other countries and heads of multiple international organizations in 2021 through "cloud diplomacy."

In 2021, President Xi had 79 telephone calls with leaders of foreign countries and international organizations, attended 40 major diplomatic events via video links, delivered speeches and sent correspondences and messages totaling at least 100 via video links, according to a China Media Group documentary titled "Exceptionally significant 2021" broadcast on Sunday.