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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]

History

During 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]

However, after a difficult presidency marred by war and economic collapse, Ortega was defeated in the 1990 Nicaraguan general election by Violeta Chamorro, who declared the restoration of diplomatic relations with Taiwan.[5] China subsequently severed diplomatic relations.[6] Additionally, Nicaragua shut down its consulate before the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong, which was established during British rule.[7] In December 2021, Nicaragua suspended its relations with Taiwan, and restored its relations with China.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "China opens embassy in Nicaragua for first time since 1990 after Taiwan ties cut". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b "China opens embassy in Nicaragua for 1st time since 1990". Associated Press. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
  3. ^ Xu, Lei. "How to make news report in coutries without diplomatic relations". Chinese Journalist: 56–57.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ Business Directory of Hong Kong, Current Publications Company, 1991, page 903
  8. ^ "EXPLAINER: Why did China woo away Nicaragua from Taiwan?". Associated Press. Retrieved 10 December 2021.


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