Caribbean

Former Barbadian Ambassador to China, Dr. Chelston Braithwaite, has officially launched his new book Memories of China, reflecting on his experiences and the relationship between the two nations. The launch event, held on February 27, was attended by Chinese Ambassador Zheng Bingkai, who congratulated Dr. Braithwaite and praised his longstanding efforts to strengthen ties between China and Barbados. Ambassador Zheng noted that the book offers a vivid and accessible account of

The Guyana-China Friendship Society has called for Chinese New Year to be recognized as a national holiday, citing the Chinese community’s longstanding contributions to the country’s development. President of the society, Paul Cheong, made the appeal during the organization’s recent annual Chinese New Year dinner, emphasizing that official recognition would honor Chinese heritage while reflecting Guyana’s multicultural identity. Guest speaker and patron of the organisation Pr

China has reaffirmed its support for a new 200-bed hospital in western New Providence, describing the project as a “livelihood initiative” funded through a highly preferential loan, after the United States encouraged the Bahamas to reconsider the financing deal. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy said the hospital is being developed through “mutual respect and friendly consultation” to meet the country’s healthcare needs and advance the well-being of Bahamians. The embassy s

Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has lauded the diplomatic relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and China, calling it a model of mutual respect that demonstrates how large and small nations can cooperate effectively. Speaking at Sunday’s Chinese New Year celebration marking the Year of the Horse, Browne noted that in a shifting global landscape, smaller states often face pressure amid geopolitical realignments. In contrast, he said, China has never pressured

Members of the Sun Wai Association are urging wider acknowledgment of the Chinese community’s contributions to Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting the need to expand cultural visibility beyond food and commerce. The call came during the association’s annual Chinese New Year and Spring Festival celebration at St. Peter’s Private Primary School. Committee member Candice Lee-Ha said traditional Chinese cultural practices have faded from public life and could be revived through lan

The Chinese Consulate in Willemstad Curaçao held its 2026 Spring Festival Reception on February 2. Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Shalten  Hato spoke on behalf of the Curaçao government where he lauded the contributions of the Chinese community to local development. He stressed that Curaçao values its relations with China and that the country is willing to keep strengthening dialogue and promoting cooperation on the basis of mutual respect. Consul General Zhang K

Her Excellency Yan Jiarong, Chinese Ambassador to The Bahamas, together with the Hon. Michael Darville, Minister of Health and Wellness of The Bahamas, paid a special visit to patients who had received free cataract surgeries under the Chinese Brightness Action Initiative at Princess Margaret Hospital on 19 January 2026. Ambassador Yan inquired about the patients’ recovery and congratulated them on regaining sight. She emphasized that the Brightness Action Initiative, carried

Upon invitation, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Latin American Affairs Qiu Xiaoqi,  attended and delivered a speech at a reception hosted by the diplomatic corps of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) states in China for incoming and outgoing diplomatic envoys. Representatives from various countries of the corps were present at the event  on January 22, 2026. Qiu Xiaoqi fully recognized the contributions made by the outgoing ambassadors of Honduras and Bol

Colour, culture and community spirit were on full display as the Annual Fish & Dragon Festival once again proved to be a resounding success, drawing praise for its vibrant celebration of China–Barbados friendship. The festival is a collaborative initiative between the Chinese Embassy in Barbados and the Central Bank of Barbados, aimed at promoting cultural exchange, camaraderie and creative talent between the two countries. Organisers commended coordinator Aja and his team fo

The Dominica-China Friendship Association (DCFA) held a friendship hiking activity at Cabrits National Park on December 20. H.E. Ambassador Chu Maoming, Ms Thomas, President of the Dominica-China Friendship Association and some of its members, diplomats from the Chinese Embassy, local Dominicans, overseas Chinese in Dominica, and representatives of Chinese institutions, totaling around 180 people, attended the event.   In his speech, Chu Maoming extended a warm welcome to all

The Chinese PLA Navy’s hospital ship Silk Road Ark (Hull 867), which is on the Mission Harmony 2025, concluded its 12-day friendly visit to Jamaica on December 16, 2025, and left for Barbados, the next stop of its mission. During its stay in Jamaica, the hospital ship Silk Road Ark provided medical services to the local people affected by the hurricane disaster. They also carried out joint diagnosis and treatment and academic exchange activities with the local medical personn

Chinese Ambassador to the Bahamas, Her Excellency Yan Jiarong met with members of the Bahamas China Friendship Association (BCFA) on 11 December 2025. Ambassador Yan commended the BCFA for its long-standing commitment to promoting friendship with China.   Both sides reviewed a series of joint activities held over the past year, and agreed that greater efforts should be made to tap into cultural and people-to-people exchanges in the coming year, making new contributions to enh