China–Netherlands relations

China–Netherlands relations

China
Netherlands

The People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Netherlands commenced official diplomatic relations in November 1954. In May 1972, diplomatic mission was increased to ambassadorial level. On 11 May 1981, the diplomatic relations was downgraded to the charge d'affaires level due to the Dutch government ratifying the construction of two submarines for Taiwan by Dutch companies. Relations remained muted till 1 February 1984, when China and the Netherlands restored ambassadorial diplomatic relations.

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