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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]
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]
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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]
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]