Antigua and Barbuda–China relations refer to bilateral relations between China and Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda has an embassy in Beijing.[1] China has an embassy in St. John's. Diplomatic relations were established on January 1, 1983, less than two years after the Caribbean nation's independence, under Deng Xiaoping and 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]
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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
edit- ^ "Antigua and Barbuda Opens Embassy in Beijing to Strengthen Ties with China". Antigua News Room. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ^ a b c "Antijua and Barbuda". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. November 2003. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
- ^ "Biography of Ambassador". Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Antigua and Barbuda. Retrieved November 2, 2009.
- ^ "Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in China". Travel China Guide. Retrieved November 1, 2009.
- ^ Lawler, Dave (2 July 2020). "The 53 countries supporting China's crackdown on Hong Kong". Axios. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
- ^ "Antigua minister: China an important partner". 5 October 2020.
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