China–Jamaica relations

Diplomatic relations between China and Jamaica were established on 21 November 1972.^[1] The Chinese government established an embassy in Kingston in 1973.^[1] There was no formal representation from Jamaica to China until 1992, when the Jamaican ambassador to Tokyo, Japan was accredited as a non-resident ambassador to Beijing.^[1] Jamaica later established a formal embassy in Beijing, and the current ambassador is Courtenay Rattray.^[2] The current Chinese ambassador to Jamaica is Chen Jinghua.^[3]^[4] In 2007, China announced it would provide technical training for more than 2,000 Jamaicans in 2008.^[5] A growing number of Jamaican products have been promoted through the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and gained interest in the Chinese market.^[6]

In 2014 China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) opened the 67 kilometre Jamaica North South Highway.^[7]^[8]

In 2021, Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced furtherance of a technology partnership with Huawei which had increased its investment in the Jamaican economy.^[9]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c "Jamaica". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. 26 November 2003. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
^ "Jamaican Embassies and High Commissions Abroad". United Nations. January 2010. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
^ "Chinese Ambassador offers educational support". Gleaner Company. 3 October 2007. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
^ "Chinese Red Cross Donates US$30,000 for Hurricane Relief". Government of Jamaica. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2010.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "China Commits US$500 Million for Caribbean Investments". Government of Jamaica. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2010.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Fan, Yi (18 December 2022). "China and Jamaica – partners in development". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
^ Luton, Daraine (5 August 2014). "North-south highway opens today". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
^ Jamaica North South Highway Co.
^ Pate, Durrant (13 January 2021). "Huawei contributing significantly to Jamaica's economy Latin America getting its fair share". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 25 December 2022.

External links

Chinese Jamaicans

External links

Official website - of the Chinese Embassy in Jamaica (English)
Official website - of the Chinese Embassy in Jamaica (Chinese)

[FMPRC-1] "Jamaica". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. 26 November 2003. Retrieved 27 January 2010.

[2] "Jamaican Embassies and High Commissions Abroad". United Nations. January 2010. Archived from the original on 22 May 2010. Retrieved 27 January 2010.

[3] "Chinese Ambassador offers educational support". Gleaner Company. 3 October 2007. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 27 January 2010.

[4] "Chinese Red Cross Donates US$30,000 for Hurricane Relief". Government of Jamaica. 25 August 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2010.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[5] "China Commits US$500 Million for Caribbean Investments". Government of Jamaica. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2010.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[6] Fan, Yi (18 December 2022). "China and Jamaica – partners in development". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 24 December 2022.

[7] Luton, Daraine (5 August 2014). "North-south highway opens today". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 24 December 2022.

[8] Jamaica North South Highway Co.

[9] Pate, Durrant (13 January 2021). "Huawei contributing significantly to Jamaica's economy Latin America getting its fair share". Jamaica Gleaner. Retrieved 25 December 2022.

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