China–Nicaragua relations

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]

China–Nicaragua relations

China	Nicaragua

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] 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

• Hong Kong–Nicaragua relations

References

1. "China opens embassy in Nicaragua for first time since 1990 after Taiwan ties cut". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August 2022.
2. "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 countries 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. "Poland and China Reportedly Sent Arms to Contras". The New York Times. 2 May 1987. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
6. "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.
7. "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.
8. Business Directory of Hong Kong, Current Publications Company, 1991, page 903
9. "EXPLAINER: Why did China woo away Nicaragua from Taiwan?". Associated Press. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
10. 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.