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ThePeople's Republic of China (PRC) andLuxembourg officially established diplomatic relations on November 16, 1972.[1][2]
Luxembourg established official diplomatic relations with theNationalist government of theRepublic of China (ROC) in 1949. After theestablishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the ROC's loss in theChinese Civil War, Luxembourg continued to recognize the ROC government as a recognized representative of China. During theKorean War,Luxembourg sent soldiers to fight with theBelgian Volunteer Corps for Korea againstNorth Korea and the PRC'sPeople's Volunteer Army.[3]
In November 1972, the government of Luxembourg switched recognition from the ROC to the PRC. Mutual visits commenced in the 1980s with theGrand Duke of Luxembourg visiting China and the high-ranking officials of the State Council of the People's Republic of China visited Luxembourg.[1][4]
In 1989, Luxembourg followed theEuropean Union and imposed sanctions on China. Relations gradually improved from 1991 onwards.[1]
Thetrade value between the two countries stood at $101 million in 2002.[1][2]
Luxembourg exportedsteel material, mechanic and electric products to China. Chinese exports to Luxembourg comprisetextile, garments, plastic products and toys.[1][2]
Sino-Luxembourg trade relations have also focused on reducingtrade barriers to investments.[5] In March 2019, Luxembourg signed an agreement with China to cooperate on itsBelt and Road Initiative, making it one of only a few Western European nations to do so.[6]
In June 2020, Luxembourg openly opposed theHong Kong national security law.[7]
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