Strengthening the ties that bind China to Ireland

The charm of Irish culture is becoming more attractive to the Chinese, as relations between the nations continue to grow in value and importance, writes Chinese ambassador Luo Linquan

IN THE 33 years since diplomatic relations were established between Ireland and China, the bilateral ties based on mutual respect and equal treatment have developed smoothly. The relationship has become a model of friendly co-existence for countries that have different territory sizes, social systems, and cultural traditions.

In recent years, China and Ireland have seen closer high-level contacts, wider economic and trade co-operation, fruitful co-operation on areas such as education, technology and culture, and enjoyed more active non-governmental exchanges.