China–Jamaica relations

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]

China–Jamaica relations

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