Sino-Caribbean relations

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Caribbean–China relations

Caribbean

China
Caribbean–Taiwan relations

Caribbean

Taiwan

China plays an increasing important role of economic and developmental importance in the region and the relations with China have increased steadily over time. The Caribbean's relations with China, are largely defined as either: the People's Republic of China (PRC; "China") or the Republic of China (ROC; "Taiwan"). As of 2024, nine states in the Caribbean recognized the PRC and four recognized the ROC.[1]

Historically, relations were mostly based upon

investments, which have increased significantly since the 1990s. For many Caribbean nations, the increasing ties with China have been used as a way to decrease long time over-dependence on western developed nations, and as a move towards South-South cooperation alongside deepening of relations with neighbouring Latin America and Africa
.

The

Chinese Caribbeans, have been resident in the Caribbean region for centuries[2][3][4] and have helped to make importaint contributions with cultural, trade, and political links in the region.[5][6][7] For example, Sir Solomon Hochoy of Trinidad and Tobago and Arthur Chung of Guyana
were among the first of ethnic Chinese ancestry to lead countries in the Americas. In more modern times China and Taiwan have also expanded several levels of cooperation with the Caribbean nations.

China and the Government of the

liquid natural gas
direct from Trinidad and Tobago to China, to fuel the later's growing need for resources to fuel their economy.

As the Caribbean political

Bush administration in the United States with respect to recent demands, China has been more sympathetic to the Caribbean position globally and has stepped up military training exercises in the Caribbean for example in direct response to several sanctions placed on governments in the Caribbean region for not following the wishes of the Bush administration.[14][15]

Several capital-works or infrastructural projects across the Caribbean region have also been financed or extended full grants by the Chinese government.[16]

Visa free travel

In recent years both China and Taiwan have signed a collection of short-term bilateral reciprocal visa-free travel agreements along with nations in the Caribbean region.

See also

References

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  2. ^ Staff writer (2023). "Chinese Arrival". Subject Guide. www.nalis.gov.tt. National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) of Trinidad & Tobago. Retrieved 25 March 2023.
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  8. ^ "Trinidad and Tobago recognizes China's full market economy status". People's Daily Online. Retrieved 1 February 2005.
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  13. ^ "Otto Reich: A Career in Disservice". Council on Hemispheric Affairs. 13 July 2004. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
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  15. ^ Best, Tony (24 October 2008). "US calls off Barbados ban". Nation Newspaper. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2008.
  16. ^ Ward, Jared (5 January 2019). "The PRC Bets on Climate Diplomacy in the Caribbean". Jamestown Foundation. Retrieved 14 September 2019.

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