On March 20, 2023, President Xi Jinping sent messages of condolence to President of Malawi Lazarus Chakwera and President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi over the tropical cyclone hitting the two countries.

Xi Jinping expressed his shock to learn that Tropical Cyclone Freddy has caused heavy casualties and property losses in Malawi and Mozambique. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, he extended deep condolences to the victims and offered sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured. Xi Jinping expressed that it is believed the two countries will surely overcome the disaster and rebuild their homeland.