People's Republic of China–Mauritius relations
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Sino-Mauritiuas relations refers to the current and historical relationship between the island nation of Mauritius and the People's Republic of China (PRC). Mauritius first recognised the PRC in 1972.[1] In return for Mauritian recognition the country has asked that the PRC recognize Mauritian sovereignty claims on the Chagos Islands.[2]
Economy
Main article: Involvement of the People's Republic of China in Africa
In 2006, the Chinese company Huawei moved its African headquarters including its Africa research center to Mauritius as part of the islands "cyber island" policy. Finance Minister Rama Sithanen and Chinese deputy Minister of Commerce, Liao Xiaoqin negotiated an aid package of US$117 million for Mauritius in 2006. In the same year Shanxi based Tianli Group[3]:4 negotiated a deal to develop an industrial area worth US$730 million north of Port Louis. The Mauritian government believes that the project will create 40,000 jobs and create up to US$250 million worth of exports annually.[1]
In February 2009 the PRC gave a US$260 million loan to Mauritius to expand the island nation's airport. An additional interest free loan of US$5.9 million and a grant worth RMB30 million were given in 2009.[1]
In 2008 trade between Mauritius and China was worth US$323 million, reflecting an 11.7 percent increase on 2007 figures.[1] Imports from China into Mauritius in 2007 were US$505 million, accounting for 11.4 percent of imports into the country.[2] In 2009 a total of thirteen large Chinese companies operate in Mauritius. Largely in the textile, construction and IT sectors.[1]
Sino-Mauritians
Main article: Sino-Mauritian
Sino-Mauritians are Mauritians of Chinese descent and form about 3% of the local population.
References
- ^ a b c d e China Daily (17 February 2009). "China signs $260m airport deal with Mauritius". http://www2.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-02/17/content_7485582.htm. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ a b "FACTBOX-Relations between Mauritius and China". Reuters. 25 May 2008. http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL1282817920080526. Retrieved 26 January 2011.
- ^ Brautigam, Deborah (2009). The Dragon's Gift:The Real Story of China in Africa. New York: Oxford University Press. pp. 397. ISBN 978-0-19-955022-7.
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