China–Jamaica relations

China–Jamaica relations

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]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "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. 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.
  5. ↑ "China Commits US$500 Million for Caribbean Investments". Government of Jamaica. 21 September 2007. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
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