In 2022，Croatia experienced a stable political situation，with the notable event being the replacement of five government ministers. The country’s macroeconomic indicators showed positive performance overall，although the Russia-Ukraine Conflict had a significant impact. This resulted in a sharp increase in prices and inflation reaching new highs，leading to a slowdown in economic growth in the second half of the year. The completion of final negotiations to join the eurozone is expected to bring favorable outcomes for Croatia’s future development. In terms of diplomacy and security，Croatia collaborated with the European Union in imposing sanctions on Russia and providing assistance to Ukraine following the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict. The crash of a military drone in the capital city of Zagreb raised concerns about Croatia’s security and garnered widespread attention. Additionally，Croatia received approval to join the Schengen Area on January 1，2023，marking a significant diplomatic achievement since its accession to the European Union and representing a crucial step in the process of European integration. In society and culture，the Croatian government gradually lifted COVID-19 control measures，allowing residents’ lives to return to normal. The release of the results of the population census，conducted every ten years，sparked social debates due to the negative population growth. Furthermore，Croatia continued its successful streak in the FIFA World Cup by securing a third-place finish in the Qatar World Cup，and achieved commendable results in sports where the country traditionally excels. Regarding China-Croatia relations，2022 marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. This occasion provided an opportunity for high-level exchanges and a series of diplomatic activities. Meanwhile，China and Croatia enjoyed fruitful cooperation in the fields of economy，trade，and culture，presenting a remarkable anniversary gift for bilateral relations.