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The People\u2019s Republic of China is opening its purpose-built embassy in Antigua and Barbuda today as a symbol of the strong ties that currently exist between both countries.<\/p>

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Senior government officials including Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Foreign Affairs Minister E. P. Chet Greene are slated to address the opening ceremony.<\/p>\n

The embassy is located at an area designated as Embassy Row by the government where it hopes to encourage other foreign governments to establish their embassies and consulates.<\/p>

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Prime Minister Browne said the five acres of land upon which the embassy was built was sold to the Chinese at the symbolic rate of EC$1.<\/p>

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The compound will house the embassy\u2019s administrative offices and accommodations for the resident ambassador and other embassy staff.<\/p>\n

The PRC\u2019s ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Her Excellency Zhang Yanling, will also address the ceremony, which will feature cultural performances and artists from Antigua and Barbuda and China.<\/p>

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The Antigua and Barbuda government has recognised the PRC as its most important developmental partner based on the magnitude of their support over several decades.<\/p>\n

The two countries established diplomatic relations back in 1983.<\/p>

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The government says it remains committed to the \u201cOne China\u201d policy which embraces principles of equality, equal benefit and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty.<\/p>

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The People\u2019s Republic of China has offered concessionary loans to Antigua and Barbuda under which several key infrastructural projects have been completed.<\/p>\n

These include the new terminal building at the V. C. Bird International Airport, the redeveloped St. John\u2019s Harbour, the Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre and the Bridge at
\nBig Creek.<\/p>\n

In the health sector, the government of China has donated two polyclinics to the government and people of Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n

They are located at Glanvilles and Villa.<\/p>\n

In the fight against COVID-19, China also donated US$100,000.00 to the health sector.<\/p>\n

The PRC is on the verge of launching a new housing development in the Point.<\/p>\n

It is expected that after this project is completed, similar projects will be constructed in
\nother communities where there is limited land available for the construction of
\nsingle-family homes.<\/p>\n

SOURCE: Pointe Xpress<\/strong><\/p>\n

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