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China–Jamaica relations

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China–Jamaica relations
Map indicating locations of China and Jamaica

China
Jamaica

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

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  1. ^ a b c "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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