Antigua and Barbuda–China relations

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Antigua and Barbuda - People's Republic of China relations
Map indicating locations of Antigua and Barbuda and China

Antigua and Barbuda

China

Antigua and Barbuda–China relations refer to

Prime Minister Vere Bird, respectively.[2] Diplomatic relations between the two countries have been smooth since then, as China supported Antigua and Barbuda's bid to join the United Nations.[2]

As of 2002, Chinese exports to Antigua and Barbuda were valued at

$1,885,050 while China imported $1,064,950 worth of goods.[2] The current Chinese ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda is Chen Ligang, appointed in 2007,[3] and his counterpart is Ambassador David Shoul.[4]

Antigua and Barbuda was one of 53 countries, that in June 2020, backed the Hong Kong national security law at the United Nations.[5]

A number of projects have been undertaken in the country through bilateral investment.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Antigua and Barbuda Opens Embassy in Beijing to Strengthen Ties with China". Antigua News Room. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  2. ^ a b c "Antijua and Barbuda". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. November 2003. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
  3. ^ "Biography of Ambassador". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Antigua and Barbuda. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
  4. ^ "Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in China". Travel China Guide. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
  5. ^ Lawler, Dave (2 July 2020). "The 53 countries supporting China's crackdown on Hong Kong". Axios. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  6. ^ "Antigua minister: China an important partner". 5 October 2020.