On February 10, 2022, President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his and his wife's infection with COVID-19.

Xi Jinping said, learning that Mr. President and Ms. Emine are infected with COVID-19, my wife, Peng Liyuan, and I would like to extend our sincere sympathy to you and Ms. Emine and wish you a speedy recovery. The Chinese side will continue to firmly support Turkey in its fight against the pandemic. I attach great importance to the development of China-Turkey relations and stand ready to work with Mr. President Erdogan to continuously lift China-Turkey strategic cooperative relationship to new levels.