1. Bilateral political relations

Chinaand theFederated States of Micronesiaestablished diplomatic relations onSeptember 11, 1989.

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relations between the two countries have developed smoothly.OnFebruary 23, 1990,Chinaset up its embassy inMicronesia. In June 1991, the first Chinese resident ambassador toMicronesiawent to his post.The Micronesian ambassador toJapanserved concurrently as its ambassador toChina.

Those personnel who have visited Micronesia from the Chinese side include: Peng Chong, Vice Chairman of the NPC Standing Committee, (in July 1992), Luo Gan, State Councillor and Secretary General of the State Council, (in August 1993), Vice Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing (in September 1996), Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jeichi (in August 1998), Vice Minister of Foreign Economic Cooperation and Trade Sun Guangxiang (in November 1998), and Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (in March 2000).

Those who have visited China from Micronesia include: President Haglelgam (in November 1990),President Barley Olter (in September 1992), President Leo Falcarm (in March 2000), Deputy President Jacob Nena (in September 1995), Deputy President Redley Killion (in October 2002), Speaker of the Congress Jack Fritz (in November 1991 and in April 2002), and Assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Lorin Robert (in December 1996).

2. Bilateral economic and trade relations

In 2002, the total volume of trade betweenChinaandMicronesiawas US$ 1.302 million, a year-on-year drop of 30.5%, and all wasChina's export volume.The main commoditiesChinaexported toMicronesiawere textiles, small ships and mechanical and electrical products.

3. Exchanges in the fields of science and technology, culture and sports

Chinahas providedMicronesiawith five scholarships one after another.

In July 1993, a Chinese acrobatic and magic team visited and performed inMicronesiafor the first time.

In April 1995,Chinasent two table tennis coaches toMicronesia.

In September 1996,Chinasent a theatre team to visitMicronesiaand give performances there.

In August 1998, Cangzhou Acrobatic Troupe fromHepei Province,Chinaproceeded toMicronesiato give performances.

In June 1998,ShandongProvinceandKosraeStateestablished ties of province-state friendship.

In September 1999,ZhejiangProvinceandPonapeStateestablished ties of province-state friendship.

4.Main bilateral agreements

OnAugust 29, 1989, the Joint Communiquéon the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and theFederated States of Micronesia.

In November 1990, the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesiaon Economic and Technical Cooperation.

In August 1993, the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesiaon Economic and Technical Cooperation.

In September 1995, the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesiaon Economic and Technical Cooperation.

In November 1999, the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesiaon Economic and Technical Cooperation.

In November 1999, the Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesia.

In March 2000, the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesiaon Economic and Technical Cooperation.

In October 2002, the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of theFederated States of Micronesiaon Economic and Technical Cooperation.