Bolivia–China relations
bilateral relations between China and Bolivia
The Plurinational State of Bolivia and the People's Republic of China officially established bilateral relations on July 9, 1985.
History
Since the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Bolivia in 1985, relations have expanded from economic and cultural ties to military, transport, infrastructure, raw materials, education and other areas.
The two countries celebrated 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties in Beijing, July 9, 2010.
In August 2010, China and Bolivia agreed to continue to develop military ties and cooperation. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated since their peak under the governments of Evo Morales and Luis Arce.
Bilateral relations
Bilateral trade between Bolivia and China began at approximately $4 million, and has increased to over $27.76 million in 2002.
China's exports to Bolivia includes hardware, machinery, light industrial goods, textiles and daily necessities.
Bolivian exports to China were lumber and mineral ore.
China provided support for the establishment of the Bolivian Space Agency and the launch of its first satellite in 2014 for a total cost of US$300 million. China and also provides loans, e.g.
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