China–Nicaragua relations are the bilateral relationship between China and Nicaragua. Official relations began in 1985, but were broken in 1990 as a result of Nicaragua's recognition of Taiwan. Relations were restored in 2021. China has an embassy in Managua and Nicaragua has an embassy in Beijing.[1][2]
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History
editDuring the Cold War, Nicaragua only maintained formal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan). The Xinhua News Agency opened a branch office in Managua after the Nicaraguan Revolution broke out in 1979.[3] The Nicaraguan government, which was led by Daniel Ortega, first established formal relations with China in 1985,[2] and both countries soon opened resident embassies in their respective capitals.[4] In spite of this, China supplied arms to the rebel Contras to bolster ties with the United States and counter Soviet influence in Central America.[5]
Ortega was defeated in the 1990 Nicaraguan general election by Violeta Chamorro, who declared the restoration of diplomatic relations with Taiwan.[6] China subsequently severed diplomatic relations.[7] Additionally, Nicaragua shut down its consulate before the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong, which was established during British rule.[8]
In December 2021, Nicaragua suspended its relations with Taiwan and restored its relations with China.[9] After restoring relations, Nicaragua and China signed a number of agreements by which China would provide economic assistance for the development of 12,000 units of public housing and infrastructure including ports, railways, energy, and water projects.[10]: 13
See also
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edit- ^ "China opens embassy in Nicaragua for first time since 1990 after Taiwan ties cut". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ a b "China opens embassy in Nicaragua for 1st time since 1990". Associated Press. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ Xu, Lei. "How to make news report in countries without diplomatic relations". Chinese Journalist: 56–57.
- ^ Dong, Xin. "中国在中美洲的第一个大使馆在哪？". Sina.com (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Poland and China Reportedly Sent Arms to Contras". The New York Times. 2 May 1987. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ "尼加拉瓜共和國新任駐華大使查莫羅（PEDRO J. CHAMORRO BARRIOS）已於四月十一日抵華履新". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ "中国同尼加拉瓜的关系". Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC (in Chinese (China)). Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
- ^ Business Directory of Hong Kong, Current Publications Company, 1991, page 903
- ^ "EXPLAINER: Why did China woo away Nicaragua from Taiwan?". Associated Press. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Strange, Austin (21 December 2023). Chinese Global Infrastructure (EPUB). Elements in Global China. Cambridge University Press. doi:10.1017/9781009090902. ISBN 978-1-009-09090-2.
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