Q: How the relations between China and Venezuela?

A: In recent years, China-Venezuela relations have been developing well. The two sides have maintained high-level exchanges. There have been notable achievements in economic cooperation and trade. Cooperation in cultural, educational, scientific and technological fields has been gradually extended. During President Jiang?s visit to Venezuela April this year, the two sides decided on the ?strategic partnership for common development? between China and Venezuela in the new century. A few days ago, President Chavez paid a second state visit to China, during the leaders of the two countries exchanged views on bilateral relations and major international issues. The successful exchange of visits between the two heads of state will further promote the growth of bilateral relations.