China–Gambia relations

China has an embassy in Banjul, while the Gambia has an embassy in Beijing.

China–The Gambia relations
Map indicating locations of China and The Gambia

China
Gambia

History

In July 1995, Gambia recognized the Republic of China (Taiwan), prompting the People's Republic of China to suspend its foreign relations with Gambia.[1]: 348  China-Gambia relations were re-established on March 17, 2016, and Gambia no longer recognizes Taiwan.[1]: 348 

Educational exchanges

To strengthen educational exchanges and bilateral ties, the public University of Gambia in 2018 signed a memorandum of understanding with China's Guizhou University to establish a Confucius Institute at the University of Gambia.[1]: 139 

References
  1. Shinn, David H.; Eisenman, Joshua (2023). China's Relations with Africa: a New Era of Strategic Engagement. New York: Columbia University Press. ISBN 978-0-231-21001-0.
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