Bilateral relations exist between the People's Republic of China and the Bahamas. Diplomatic relations were established on May 23, 1997.[1] Less than two months later, the Chinese government opened up an embassy in Nassau, on the island of New Providence.[1] The government of The Bahamas has not established an embassy in Beijing, although in 1999 Dr. Arthur Foulkes was appointed the first non-resident ambassador.[1] Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham became the first Bahamian head of government to visit China in 1997.[1]

Bahamas-China relations
Map indicating locations of Bahamas and China

Bahamas

China
Premier Wen Jiabao meets with Prime Minister Perry Christie in Beijing in 2004

Economic relations

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In 2002 trade volume between the countries totalled some $62.93 million, with China exporting all but $60,000 of that.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bahamas". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. 26 September 2003. Retrieved 27 January 2010.