People's Republic of China–Guinea-Bissau relations

Sino-Guinea-Bissauan relations

Map indicating locations of China and Guinea-Bissau
China	Guinea-Bissau

People's Republic of China – Guinea-Bissau relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the People's Republic of China and Guinea-Bissau. Relations were established in March 1974, several month before Guinea-Bissau's September 1974 independence. From 1990-1998, Guinea-Bissau maintained diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) rather than with the People's Republic. Relations were reestablished in 1998 and maintained since.

History

PR China was one of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde's (PAIGC) "most enthusiastic supporters" during the twelve year (1963-1974) struggle for independence. When the PAIGC led the country to independence in 1974, it maintained close relations with the Communist Party of China until the 1990 break in favor of Taiwan.^[1]

Visits

The first bilateral visit occurred in July 1975, when Guinea-Bissau's first foreign minister Victor Saúde Maria visited China. Guinea-Bissauan Presidents João Bernardo Vieira (1982) and Koumba Yala (2002) visited China as well.^[2]

Economics, trade and aid

The two countries signed a number of bilateral economic agreements from 1974-1990; China built a stadium, hospital and other technological facilities. After the resumption of relations in 1998, China focused on enhancing agricultural production, housing, fisheries and power generation. As of 2002, Guinea-Bissau imported approximately US$ 4.5 million of Chinese goods.^[2]

Culture

A number of Guinea-Bissauan students have studied in China; in 1998, thirteen Guinean-Bissauans were studying in China. China has also sent medical personnel to Guinea-Bissau, with approximately 7 working in Bissau.^[2]

References

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