I. Bilateral Political Relations

The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Peru established diplomatic relations on November 2, 1971. In February 1972 China set up its embassy in Peru and Peruvian Embassy in China was set up in March of the same year. In May 2002, Peru opened its consulate-general in Shanghai.

Since then, bilateral relations have developed smoothly with a frequent exchange of high-level visits, expanding trade and economic cooperation and increasing exchanges in the fields of culture, education, science and technology. With mutual understanding China and Peru cooperate closely in international affairs. China supported Peru's entry into Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). In the 51st, 52nd, 55th and 56th sessions of the UN Human Rights Committee, Peru successively voted in favor of no action motions put forward by China to oppose the Western anti-China proposals. On the Taiwan issue, successive Peruvian governments have consistently adhered to One-China policy.

Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori visited China 4 times. The first visit took place on 9-12 April 1991, the first state visit ever made by a Peruvian President. General Secretary Jiang Zemin of CPC Central Committee and Chinese President Yang Shangkun met separately with Fujimori, while Premier Li Peng held talks with the visiting President. On November 17 of the same year, Fujimori visited Shenzhen of Guangdong Province by way of Hong Kong after his visit to three Southeast Asian countries. On June 8-12, 1994, Fujimori paid his second state visit to China. Chinese President Jiang Zemin held talks with him and Premier Li Peng met with him. As a specially invited guest of the Chinese Government, President Fujimori attended the 4th UN World Women's Conference held in Beijing on September 12-15, 1995 and met with Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Premier Li Peng.

On October 9-12, 1995, Chinese Premier Li Peng made an official visit to Peru. It was the first visit ever made by a Chinese Premier. Premier Li held talks with Peruvian President Fujimori and met with President of the Congress Martha Chavez and President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Education Dante Cordova.

On November 16, 1998 and on September 12, 1999, President Jiang Zemin met with his Peruvian counterpart Alberto Fujimori twice during the 6th and 7th APEC summit meeting held respectively in Kuala Lumpur and Auckland.

On October 20, 2001, President Jiang Zeming met with Peruvian President Alejandr Toledo Manrique who was attending the 9th summit of APEC held in Shanghai. On October 21, Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan met with his counterpart Diego Garcia Sayan Larrabure. On 22-23, President Toledo and his entourage paid a private visit to Beijing and Hong Kong.

On October 26, 2002, President Jiang Zemin had a brief conversation with Peruvian President Toledo during the informal meeting of APEC leaders in Mexico. On 27, Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Allan Wagner.

In June 1983, President of the Senate Sando Mariategui and Speaker of the House of Representatives Paniagua visited China successively. Chinese Premier and Vice Chairman Ulanfu of NPC Standing Committee met with the guests respectively.

On April 5-12, 1984, Vice-Chairman Liao Hansheng of NPC Standing Committee visited Peru at the head of a Chinese NPC delegation. During his 7-day visit in Peru, Liao met with Peruvian President Fernando Belaunde, President of the Senate Monteagudo, Speaker of the House of Representatives Lainez and President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Fernando Schwalb.

On July 25-30, 1985, State Councilor Kang Shi'en attended the inaugural ceremony of the Peruvian newly elected President Alan Garcia as special envoy of the Chinese Government. Garcia and President of the Council of Ministers Alva met with Kang respectively.

On June 12-19, 1986, President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Economy and Finance Luis Alva Castro visited China. Among those who met with the visiting Peruvian guest were Chairman Deng Xiaoping of the Central Advisory Committee, Chinese Premier, Chairman Peng Zhen of NPC Standing Committee, and Hu Qili, Secretary of the CPC (Communist Party of China) Central Committee Secretariat.

On May 18-24, 1987, Vice-Chairman Huang Hua of NPC Standing Committee headed a NPC delegation to Peru. Peruvian President Garcia, First Vice-President Sanchez, President of the Council of Ministers Alva and Foreign Minister Allan Wagner met with Huang successively.

On June 7-11, 1987, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian visited Peru. Peruvian President Garcia, First Vice-President Sanchez, President of the Senate Villanueva and President of the Council of Ministers Alva met with him. Talks were held between Wu and his counterpart Wagner. The two sides agreed on the establishment of a consultation mechanism between the two foreign ministries. On behalf of President Garcia, Wagner conferred upon Minister Wu a Grand-Cross Medal "The Sun of Peru".

On January 25-28, 1988, Peruvian Foreign Minister Wagner visited China. Acting Premier Li Peng and Hu Qili, Member of the Standing Committee of Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee met with the Peruvian Minister respectively. Foreign Minister Wu Xueqian and Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Zheng Tuobin separately held talks with him.

On June 24-27, 1990, Peruvian Speaker of the House of Representatives Alvarado visited China. On behalf of the Peruvian House of Representatives, Alvarado conferred the supreme congressional Grand-Cross Medal upon Chinese President Yang Shangkun, Premier Li Peng and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen respectively.

On September 10-13, 1990, Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen paid an official friendly visit to Peru. Qian met with Peruvian President Fujimori, First Vice-President and President of the Senate San Roman, President of the Council of Ministers Carlos Hurtado and President of the House of Representatives Paredes. On behalf of the Government of Peru, Foreign Minister Machande conferred upon Qian a Grand-Cross Medal "The Sun of Peru".

On March 22-30, 1991, Peruvian First Vice-President and President of the Senate San Roman visited China at the head of a congressional delegation. During his stay in Beijing, San Roman met with Chinese President Yang Shangkun, Chairman Wan Li of NPC Standing Committee, Vice-Premier Wu Xueqian and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen. Vice-Chairman Liao Hansheng of NPC Standing Committee held working talks with the Peruvian delegation.

On July 25-29, 1991, Vice-Chairman Wang Hanbin of NPC Standing Committee headed a NPC delegation to Peru and attended the celebrations of Peruvian National Day. Peruvian President Fujimori, First Vice-President and President of the Senate San Roman, President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs Carlos Torres, President of the House of Representatives Paredes and President-elect of the Senate Osterin met respectively with the Chinese delegation.

On September 26-30, 1995, Peruvian First Vice-President Marquez attended the 11th meeting of the Council of Pacific Economic Cooperation held in Beijing. Chinese Premier Li Peng met with him.

On March 27-30, 1996, State Councilor and Secretary General of the State Council Luo Gan paid an official visit to Peru. Luo met with President Fujimori and President of the Congress Chavez, President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Education Cordova and Minister of President's Office Jaime Yoshiyama Tanaka.

On August 12-16, 1996, Vice-Chairman of NPC Standing Committee Chen Muhua paid an official visit to Peru at the head of a NPC delegation. Peruvian President Fujimori, President of the Congress Vitor Joy Way, President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Fisheries Alberto Pandolfi met with the delegation respectively. The First Vice-President of the Congress Torres held talks with Chinese guests. The Chinese NPC delegation attended the inaugural ceremony of the Peru-China Friendship Group of Congressional Members.

On September 14-18, 1996, State Councilor Li Guixian headed a governmental audit and supervision delegation to Peru on an official visit. Li met respectively with Peruvian President of the Congress Vitor Joy Way, Chief Prosecutor Caso Lay and President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Energy & Mining Pandolfi.

On April 13-18, 1997, Peruvian President of the Congress Victor Joy Way visited China. Chinese President Jiang Zemin, Chairman Qiao Shi and Vice-Chairman Wu Jieping of NPC Standing Committee respectively met with the visiting Peruvian Congressional leader. Li Shuzheng, Head of the International Liaison Department of the CPC Central Committee, also had a meeting with the Peruvian guest.

On May 11-16, 1997, Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of the CPC Huang Ju, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, visited Peru at the head of a CPC delegation. Peruvian President Fujimori, President of the Congress Vitor Joy Way and President of the Council of Ministers Pandolfi met with Huang respectively.

From June 30 to July 2, 1997, Peruvian President of the Council of Ministers Pandolfi upon invitation attended the Hong Kong hand-over ceremony. Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Premier Li Peng met with him respectively.

On May 16-19, 1998, Vice-Chairman Tian Jiyun of NPC Standing Committee headed a NPC delegation to Peru on an official visit. Peruvian President Fujimori, President of the Congress Torres, President of the Council of Ministers Pandolfi and Foreign Minister Eduazdo Ferrezo met with the Chinese delegation respectively.

On September 11-15, 1998, Vice-Premier Wu Bangguo paid an official visit to Peru at the head of a government delegation. During the visit, Wu met respectively with Peruvian Acting President and First Vice-President Ricardo Marquez, President of the Congress Vitor Joy Way and President of the Council of Ministers Pandolfi.

On October 15-20, 1999, Vice-Chairman Bai Licheng of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) headed a delegation to Peru for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese in Peru. Peruvian President Fujimori, President of the Council of Ministers Buzdamant, Acting Chairman of the Congress Masararo, Foreign Minister Detrasegnes and former President of the Council of Ministers Vitor Joy Way met with the delegation respectively.

On October 28-31, 1999, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Secretary of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the CPC Li Changchun, headed a CPC delegation to Peru. Peruvian President Fujimori, Acting Chairman of the Congress Masararo, and former President of the Council of Ministers Vitor Joy Way met with him respectively. During the visit, Secretary General of "Reform-90" Andruis Rejyaduo Shayan, and members of the ruling Coaltition Reform 90-The Majority held talks with the Chinese delegation.

From March 25 to April 2, 2000, Peruvian Foreign Minister Detrasegnes paid a visit to China. Chairman Li Ruihuan of the National Committee of CPPCC and Vice-President Hu Jintao met with him respectively. Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan held talks with him.

On May 19-21, 2000, Chairman Li Ruihuan of the National Committee of CPPCC paid an official visit to Peru. Peruvian President Fujimori, President of the Congress Yerdblantt, President of the Council of Ministers Buzdamant and Foreign Minister Detrasegnes met with him respectively.

On July 27-31, 2000, Minister of Land and Resources Tian Fengshang, as a special envoy of the Chinese Government, attended the Inaugural Ceremony of President Fujimori and visited Peru. Peruvian President Fujimori and Foreign Minister Detrasegnes met with him respectively. Peruvian Minister of Energy and Mining Chamott held working talks with him.

On November 12, 2000, Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan met with Peruvian Foreign Minister Detrasegnes while attending the 12th Ministerial Session of APEC held in Brunei.

On December 13-15, 2000, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi visited Peru. Peruvian President of the Council of Ministers and Foreign Minister Javier Perez de Cuellar met with him. Yang also held the third political consultation between the Foreign Ministries of China and Peru with his Peruvian counterpart Alrosbitt.

On March 29, 2001, during the conference of East Asia-Latin America Forum on Cooperation held in Santiago, Capital of Chile, Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan met with Peruvian President of the Council of Ministers and Foreign Minister Javier Perez de Cuellar.

On November 4-9, 2001, at the invitation of Assistant Foreign Minister Zhou Wenzhong, Peruvian Vice-Foreign Minister Manuel Rodriguez Cuadros visited China. State Councilor Ismail Amat and Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Sun Zhenyu met with him respectively. Zhou and Rodriguez presided over the 4th political consultation between the two foreign ministries.

On February 2-9, 2002, at the invitation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the NPC, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Peruvian Congress Luis Gonzalez Posada visited China at head of a Foreign Affairs Committee Delegation of the Peruvian Congress. Chairman Li Peng and Assistant Foreign Minister Zhou Wenzhong met with him respectively. Chairman of NPC Foreign Affairs Committee Zheng Jianhui held talks with the delegation.

On February 24-26, 2002, at the invitation of the Peruvian National Drug-Banning Committee, Minister of Public Security and Chairman of the National Drug-Banning Committee Jia Chunwang visited Peru. Peruvian Interior Minister Fernando Rospigliosi, Foreign Minister Diego Garcia-Sayan, Minister of Justice Fernando Olivera and Chief Procurator Nelly Calderon met with him respectively. Chairman of the Peruvian National Drug-Banning Committee Ricardo Vega Llona held talks with the Chinese delegation.

On April 5-11, 2002, at the invitation of President of the Supreme People's Court Xiao Yang, President of the Peruvian Supreme Court Oscar Victor Alvaro Alvarez visited China. Vice-Chairman Xu Jialu of NPC Standing Committee, Supreme Court President Xiao Yang and Vice-Minister of Justice Fan Fangping met with him respectively. Vice-President of the Supreme People's Court Li Guoguang held talks with him.

On May 26-31, 2002, at the invitation of Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan, Peruvian Foreign Minister Diego Garcia-Sayan paid an official visit to China. Chairman Li Peng, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the NPC Zheng Jianhui aid Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Wei Jianguo met with him respectively. Foreign Minister Tang held talks with him.

On December 16-19, 2002, at the invitation of Peruvian Procurator General Nelly Calderon Navarro, Chinese Procurator General Han Shubin visited Peru. Peruvian President of the Council of Ministers and Acting Foreign Minister Solari met with him. Mr. Han held talks respectively with Procurator General Calderon and President of Supreme Court of Justice Sivillana.

II. Bilateral Economic and Trade Relations, Economic and Technological Cooperation

There was little nongovernmental trade between China and Peru before the establishment of diplomatic relations. Since the diplomatic relations were established in 1971, bilateral trade has been expanding rapidly. In 1972, the two countries signed a governmental trade agreement. In 1983, the two sides signed a supplementary protocol based on the agreement of 1972. Before the 1980s, the annual trade volume between the two countries fluctuated around $100 million.

In the 1990s, with the strengthening of bilateral relations and a notable increase in bilateral trade volume, Peru became one of China's major trading partners and investment destinations in Latin America. Bilateral trade volume exceeded $300 million for the first time in 1991 and was doubled in 1995. In 1997, it surpassed $700 million and China became the largest importer of Peruvian fish meal. In 1998, bilateral trade volume totaled $395 million. From 1999 to 2001, bilateral trade volume reached $440 million, $704 million and $674 million respectively. In 2002, bilateral trade volume amounted to $979 million, rising year-on-year by 45%, of which China's export was $247 million and import $732 million. China has long been in deficit.

China mainly imports from Peru fish meal, feed and mineral products, while exports machinery, light industrial products, petrochemical materials, coke, medicine and industrial and agricultural instruments.

On January 28, 2001, Chief Representative of Negotiation of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Long Yongtu signed a bilateral agreement on China's entry into WTO at the headquarters of WTO with Ambassador of Peruvian mission in Geneva Boto Penales.

On May 24, 2000, Vice-Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Sun Guangxiang attended the third session of Joint Economic and Trade Committee between China and Peru in Lima and signed the minutes of talks.

In recent years the scope of economic cooperation between the two countries continues to expand. China's direct investment totaled $286 million in Peruvian oil exploitation, mining and fishing industries. Peru has become one of the largest recipient countries of Chinese investment in Latin America.

In December 1992, China Capital Iron & Steel Corporation won the bid of Peruvian Iron Mine Corporation at US$120 million, and set up its Peru Iron Mine Company Ltd., the biggest project of China-Peru joint venture.

In October 1993 and September 1995, China Petroleum & Natural Gas Corporation obtained successively an access to the exploitation of the 6th and 7th division of the Peruvian Talara Oil Field, with contracted value of $63 million and the period for cooperation for 20 years.

III. Bilateral Exchanges and Cooperation in Cultural, Scientific and Technological, Educational & Military Fields

(1) Cooperation in Cultural, Scientific and Technological, Educational and Sports Fields

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, more than 60 Chinese cultural, educational, journalist, sports, and art delegations and groups have visited Peru. The two countries signed an agreement on cultural cooperation in November 1986. In August 1997, Vice-Minister of Culture Ai Qingchun paid a visit to Peru at the head of a Chinese governmental cultural delegation. The two sides signed an executive plan for 1997-1999 cultural exchanges. An agreement was also signed on exchange and cooperation of talented people in November of the same year.

In January 1988, China and Peru signed a basic agreement on scientific and technological cooperation. In February 1990, the 1st meeting of the mixed joint commission on scientific and technological cooperation was convened and notes of the meeting were signed. In December 1995, Peruvian scientific and technological delegation paid a visit to China. The two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the Program of Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Chinese State Science and Technology Commission and Peruvian State Council of Science and Technology as well as the executive plan of scientific & technological cooperation for 1996-1999.

Since 1973, there have been exchanges of students and visiting scholars between China and Peru. In February 1989, upon invitation a Chinese language-teaching program office was set up and Chinese teachers were assigned to give lectures in the Center of Oriental Studies of the Catholic University of Peru.

In December 1996, Wu Shaozu, Minister of China State Physical Culture & Sports Commission visited Peru and signed an agreement on sports cooperation with his Peruvian counterpart Jimenes.

On May 18, 2000, China donated to Peru medical apparatus and instruments capable of equipping 70 sanitation centers. Chinese Ambassador Ren Jingyu and Peruvian Vice-Minister of Public Health Tieleis signed the handing over certificate on behalf of their respective governments.

(2) Military Exchanges

Bilateral military exchanges started in the 1970s. In October 1972, Chief-of-Staff of the Peruvian Army Lt. General Edgardo Mercado headed a military delegation to China. It was the first visit of this kind between the two countries. In March 1974, Xiang Zhonghua, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the People's Liberation Army, paid a reciprocal visit to Peru at head of a Chinese good-will military delegation. With the mutual establishment of Military Attache's Offices in 1977, bilateral military exchanges increased. In June and September of 1984, Lt. General Enrique, Commander of the Peruvian Air Force and Lt. General Julia, Commander the Peruvian Army respectively visited China. In August 1991, Peruvian Defense Minister Torres visited China. In June 1995 and June 1998, Chairman of the Joint Commanding Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Peru and Commander of Army General Nicolas Hermoza visited China twice. In July 1995, Deputy Chief of General Staff Li Jing of the Chinese People's Liberation Army visited Peru at the head of a military delegation. In October 1998, Fu Quanyou, Chief of General Staff of the Chinese People's Liberation Army also headed a military delegation to visit Peru. In April 1997 and August 2002, the Chinese Navy fleets visited Peru twice. In October 1999, General Yang Guoping, Commander of the Chinese People's Armed Police, paid a visit to Peru. In March 2002, Deputy Director-General of the General Logistic Department of the PLA Lt. General Sun Zhiqiang visited Peru. In Aug. 2002, a Chinese Navy Fleet visited Peru. In December 2002, Deputy Chief of General Staff of PLA Zhang Li headed a delegation to visit to Peru.

IV. Important Bilateral Agreements and Documents

(1) Joint Communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Peru, signed in Ottawa on November 2, 1971 by Chinese Ambassador to Canada Huang Hua and Peruvian Ambassador to Canada de la Puente.

(2) Agreement on Economic and Technological Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on November 28, 1971 by Vice- Foreign Economic Liaison Minister Chen Muhua, and Peruvian Energy & Mining Minister Fernandez. The Agreement went into effect from June 1972.

(3) Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on August 9, 1972 by Bai Xiangguo, Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade, and Peruvian Minister of Industry and Commerce Jimenes. The agreement went into effect on June 15, 1986. Being valid for one year, it can be extended successively.

(4) Supplementary protocol to the Trade Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on August 11, 1983, by Chinese Vice- Minister of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade Jia Shi and Montero, Peruvian Vice-Minister of Commerce. The protocol went into effect on June 15, 1986 and is valid indefinitely.

(5) Agreement on Cultural Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on November 4, 1986, by Chinese Ambassador to Peru Yang Mai and Peruvian Foreign Minister Wagner. The agreement went into effect on November 26, 1987 with validity for five years. It can be extended automatically.

(6) Exchange of notes on the Mutual Exemption of Diplomatic Visas between the Government of the People's Republic of China and Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on June 16, 1987, by Chinese Ambassador to Peru Yang Mai and Peruvian Vice-Foreign Minister Wlande. Exchange of notes went into effect on July 16, 1987, and remain valid indefinitely.

(7) Basic Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on January 27, 1988, by Peruvian Foreign Minister Wagner and Song Jian, Chinese State Councilor and Minister of State Science & Technology Commission. The agreement went into effect on November 15, 1988. With a term of validity for five years, it can be extended automatically.

(8) Basic Agreement on Economic and Technolognical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on November 2, 1988, by Minister of Foreign trade and Economic Cooperation Zhen Tuobing and Peruvian Foreign Minister Gozalez.

(9) Exchange of Notes on Enlarging the Scope of Mutual Visas Exemption between the Government of the People's Republic of China and Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on November 2, 1991, by Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Xu Dunxin and Roberto Villaran, Peruvian Ambassador to China. The Exchange of notes went into effect on December 2, 1991 and remain valid indefinitely.

(10) Protocol on the Establishment of Consultative Mechanism between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on November 10, 1992, by Chinese Ambassador to Peru Dai Shiqi and Peruvian Foreign Minister and President of the Council of Ministers de la Puente. The protocol went into effect on the date of signature and remains valid indefinitely.

(11) Agreement on Encouragement and Mutual Protection of Investment between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on June 9, 1994, by Chinese Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen and Peruvian Foreign Minister and President of the Council of Ministers Efrain Goldemberg Scchriber. The agreement went into effect on February 1, 1995. With validity for ten years it can be extended automatically.

(12) Consular Treaty between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on June 9, 1994, by Chinese Vice-Premier and Foreign Minister Qian Qichen and Peruvian Foreign Minister and President of the Council of Ministers Efrain Goldemberg Scchriber. The treaty went into effect on October 31, 1995. With validity for ten years, it can be extended automatically.

(13) Agreement on Sports Cooperation between the State Physical Culture and Sports Commission of the People's Republic of China and the National Sports Commission of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on December 12, 1996, by Minister Wu Shaozu of the China State Physical Culture and Sports Commission and Jimenes, Peruvian National Sports Commissioner. It went into effect on the date of signature

(14) Exchange of Notes on Retention of Consulate General of the Peruvian Government in Hong Kong SAR between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on June 23, 1997, by Chinese Ambassador to Peru Ren Jingyu and Peruvian Vice-Foreign Minister Jorge Voto. The Exchange of notes went into effect on July 1, 1997, and remain valid indefinitely.

(15) Agreement on Maritime Transport between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on September 14, 1998, by Chinese Communications Minister Huang Zhendong and Cavajar, Peruvian Minister of Transport, Communications, Housing & Construction. With validity for 5 years, it can be extended automatically every 5 years without prior notification of termination.

(16) Agreement on Cooperation between Auditing Administration of the People's Republic of China and Auditing Administration of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on January 25, 1999, by Deputy Auditor-General Jing Jipeng and Peruvian Auditor-General Wktuo Enric Carso La. The agreement went into effect on the date of signature. With validity for two years, it can be extended automatically for the same term.

(17) Exchange of Notes on Expansion of Consular District of Consulate General of Peru In Hong Kong SAR to Macao SAR and Retention of its Honorable Consulate in Macao SAR, signed in Lima on November 26, 1999, by Chinese Ambassador to Peru Ren Jinyu and Peruvian Foreign Minister Filnado Dterasgnes Granda. The Exchange of notes went into effect on December 20, 1999.

(18) Bilateral Agreement on China's Accession to the World Trade Organization, signed in the WTO Headquarters in Geneva of Switzerland on January 8, 2000, by Chief Negotiator of Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Long Yongtu and Peruvian Ambassador to Geneva Berto Branes.

(19) Agreement on Civil Air Transport between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on March 30, 2000, by Foreign Minister Tan Jiaxuan and Peruvian Foreign Minister Detrasagnes. The agreement went into effect on the date of signature and remains valid indefinitely.

(20) Agreement on Protection and Recovering Cultural Property between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on March 30, 2000, by Foreign Minister Tan Jiaxuan and Peruvian Foreign Minister Detrasagnes.

(21) Agreement on the Establishment of Political Consultation and Cooperation Mechanism between the People's Republic of China and The Andean Community, signed in Beijing on March 30, 2000, by Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and Peruvian Foreign Minister Detrasagnes. The agreement went into effect on the date of signature and remains valid indefinitely.

(22) Agreement on Environmental Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on August 14, 2000, by Deputy Director General of State Administration for Environmental Protection Song Ruixiang and Peruvian Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Arosiped. The agreement went into effect 30 days after the date of signature. With validity for 5 years, it can be extended automatically for another 5 years without the notice of termination by either side before its expiration.

(23) Memorandum of Understanding on Rural Economic Development and Cooperation between Ministry of Agriculture of the People's Republic of China and Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on September 18, 2000, by Vice-Minister of Agriculture Zhang Baowen and Vice-Minister of Agriculture of Peru Lura. The Memorandum went into effect on the date of signature and remains valid indefinitely.

(24) Extradition Treaty between People's Republic of China and the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on 5 November 2001, by Assistant Foreign Minister Zhou Wenzhong and Peruvian Vice-Foreign Minister Rodriguez. The Treaty went into effect on April 5, 2003.

(25) Protocol on Cooperation in Drug-Prohibition between the Government of the People's Republic of China and Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Lima on Feb. 25, 2002, by Chinese Minister of Public Security Jia Chunwang and Peruvian Foreign Minister Garcia-Sayan.

(26) Agreement on Tourism Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on May 27, 2002, by Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan and Peruvian Foreign Minister Garicia-Sayan. The Agreement went into effect on July 15, 2002. With validity for five years, it can be extended automatically for another five years and further extended accordingly.

(27) Agreement on Plant Quarantine between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Peru, signed in Beijing on December 17, 2002. The Agreement went into effect on June 11, 2003. With validity for five years, it can be extended automatically for another five years and further extended accordingly.