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Chinese Embassy in Japan

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Japan is China’s chief diplomatic mission to Japan, located in Moto-Azabu, Minato, Tokyo. The mission’s origins trace to the 1964 establishment of the China-Japan Memorandum of Understanding Trade Office Liaison Office, initially named the “Liao Chengzhi Liaison Office in Tokyo.” Following the 1972 normalization of diplomatic relations between China and Japan, marked by Premier Zhou Enlai and Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka’s joint statement in Beijing, the embassy officially opened on February 1, 1973. It initially operated from temporary offices in the Hotel New Otani Tokyo before moving to its current Moto-Azabu location after construction was completed. The current ambassador is Wu Jianghao (吴江浩).

Chinese Embassy in Cyprus

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The Chinese Embassy in Cyprus is the diplomatic mission of the People’s Republic of China in Nicosia, Cyprus, established following diplomatic relations on December 14, 1971. In 2021, the two countries upgraded their relationship to a strategic partnership. The year before, in 2020, the Chinese embassy became the focus of diplomatic rivalry as China accused the United States of intimidating Cyprus and other allies by pressing them to join the “Clean Network” initiative, which targeted Chinese 5G technology firms over data privacy and security concerns. In August 2022, the embassy raised eyebrows by issuing a statement comparing China’s claim over Taiwan to Cyprus’ claim over its northern region, declaring that “neither China nor Cyprus is entirely reunified” and that national unity is a shared concern between the two countries. This resurfacing of the so-called “One China, One Cyprus” principle sparked dissatisfaction among Turkish Cypriots, as it rejected the sovereignty of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Investigation by Lingua Sinica suggests that the Chinese Embassy in Cyprus operates the Chinese and Cypriots Friendship Promotion Association (CCFPA) and several other entities in the country as front organizations. The CCFPA’s affiliated social media accounts almost exclusively retweet content from China’s Ambassador to Cyprus — suggesting the purportedly nongovernmental organization fostering China-Cyprus business collaboration is actually an embassy-controlled entity.

Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe

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The Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in China is Zimbabwe’s chief diplomatic mission to China, located in Beijing. The mission’s origins trace to the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Republic of Zimbabwe and the People’s Republic of China on April 18, 1980, the day of Zimbabwe’s independence. The embassy is currently located at No. 7, Dong San Jie, San Li Tun, Beijing 100600, China.

Chinese Embassy in Afghanistan

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Afghanistan (中華人民共和國駐阿富汗伊斯蘭酋長國大使館) is China’s chief diplomatic mission to the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, located in Kabul. The mission’s origins trace to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Afghanistan on January 20, 1955, when the Kingdom of Afghanistan under King Mohammed Zahir Shah recognized the People’s Republic of China, making Afghanistan one of the early nations in South Asia to establish diplomatic relations with Beijing during the post-Korean War period. Despite the various political transitions Afghanistan has undergone, China has maintained a continuous diplomatic presence in the country. The embassy is currently located in Kabul, Afghanistan, focusing on economic cooperation and regional stability initiatives, particularly through the Belt and Road Initiative and Afghanistan’s potential role in connecting Central and South Asia.

Chinese Embassy in Vietnam

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Vietnam serves as China’s principal diplomatic mission to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, located at 46 Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Vietnam were established on January 18, 1950, during the First Indochina War, with China initially setting up its embassy in Đại Từ district, Thái Nguyên province, where ambassador Luo Guibo submitted his credentials to Ho Chi Minh. Following Vietnamese victory in 1954, the embassy relocated to its current site in Hanoi, a building that formerly served as the official residence of Hoàng Trọng Phu, a minister of French Tonkin. The embassy operates under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) and provides consular services including passport processing, visa applications, and legal assistance to Chinese nationals. Despite periods of tension, including the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War, diplomatic relations have been maintained continuously, with the embassy facilitating bilateral cooperation, cultural exchanges, and economic ties between the two neighboring countries as China expanded its diplomatic and economic presence across mainland Southeast Asia.

Chinese Embassy in Uganda

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Uganda is China’s chief diplomatic mission to the Republic of Uganda, located in Kampala. It was opened in 1962, the same year diplomatic relations were formalized shortly after the creation of the Republic of Uganda in October of that year — making it one of China’s earliest diplomatic missions in Africa. The relationship deepened in 1964, according to Chinese state sources, as China invited Ugandans to Beijing for leadership training. The embassy handles various functions, including political dialogue, trade promotion, cultural exchanges, and consular services for Chinese citizens in Uganda as well as visa services for Ugandans planning travel to China. 

Chinese Embassy in Burundi

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Burundi (中華人民共和國駐布隆迪共和國大使館) is China’s chief diplomatic mission to the Republic of Burundi, located in Bujumbura. The mission’s origins trace to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Burundi on December 21, 1963, when Burundi, having gained independence from Belgium in 1962, extended diplomatic ties with Beijing, making Burundi among the earliest African nations to establish diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China during the Cold War era. The embassy is currently located in Bujumbura, Burundi’s largest city and former capital, serving as China’s primary diplomatic presence in the country.

Chinese Embassy in Thailand

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand is China’s chief diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Thailand, located in Bangkok. The mission’s origins trace to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Thailand on July 1, 1975, when Thailand recognized the People’s Republic of China, marking a significant shift in Southeast Asian diplomatic relations during the Cold War era. The embassy is currently located in Bangkok, Thailand. Operating under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部), the embassy characterizes Thailand as “a country with important influence in Asia” and describes bilateral ties as a “one family traditional friendship.” Since formal relations began, the China-Thailand relationship has developed into what the embassy terms a “comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.” The embassy focuses on implementing leadership consensus, deepening political trust, strengthening cooperation, and expanding cultural exchanges between the two nations. The embassy website provides comprehensive information, consultation, and assistance to Chinese citizens, overseas Chinese, Chinese-funded institutions, and students in Thailand, while working to strengthen bilateral ties in a relationship that has grown significantly since diplomatic relations were established.

Chinese Embassy in Cambodia

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The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Cambodia serves as China’s principal diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Cambodia, located in Phnom Penh. Diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and Cambodia were established on July 19, 1958, making Cambodia one of the first Southeast Asian nations to recognize the People’s Republic of China. The embassy operates under China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) and maintains an active public presence through social media and cultural programming, including events such as annual National Day receptions and participation in initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative (一帶一路). Embassy activities have included humanitarian assistance, such as a $100,000 donation to Preah Vihear province in September 2025 for refugees affected by border tensions, promotion of the Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone, jointly constructed by Chinese and Cambodian enterprises, and cultural exchanges. China has become Cambodia’s largest source of foreign investment and development assistance, with the relationship deepening significantly since the early 1990s as China expanded its economic and diplomatic engagement across mainland Southeast Asia.