SCHAAN - China and Liechtenstein have a very different history, culture and society. A joint stamp issue but points out that the two countries seek their cooperation.
Günther Meier
China and Liechtenstein - the differences could hardly be greater when comparing size and population of the two countries. However, there are a number of contact points, Liechtenstein has since 1950 the newly established People's Republic of China formally recognized with the establishment of diplomatic ties. The world is looking at new China because Shanghai has opened in the largest ever World Expo its doors. From around the world, but also business people flock to China as a market attracts well over one billion people.
Liechtenstein's industry is already one of the suppliers in China if even in a more modest and expandable framework. Exports to China amounted in 2008 to 136.4 million francs. Conversely, companies Liechtenstein goods imported from China in the amount of 39.5 million francs. In China, various industrial companies in Liechtenstein a branch or a plant built up, such as Hilti, Ivoclar Vivadent, Hoval, Neutrik, Thyssen-Krupp Presta, Oerlikon Balzers, Umicore, NTI Audio. LGT Bank in Liechtenstein, VP Bank in Hong Kong are represented with representative offices and work from the former British crown colony of the Chinese market.
The World Exposition Shanghai 2010 commends Liechtenstein stamps with a special block that is a view of Vaduz 19th Century and one in the same period, resulting in the Qiantang River Chinese drawing shows. Stamps were in 2005, an issue between China and Liechtenstein, as a community stamp was issued. The joint issue of stamps was then as a "sign of excellent cooperation and friendly relationship between the two countries' count.
If together Liechtenstein and China, China appreciates each in 1950 was the diplomatic recognition of China by Liechtenstein. After the victory of the Communists under Mao 1949, the People's Republic of China was proclaimed. Switzerland recognized the new leadership in China and adopted in 1950 established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China - also on behalf of Liechtenstein. (Gm)
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Quelle: Liechtensteiner Volksblatt, Schaan, Fürstentum Liechtenstein, Europa
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