1. Overview of foreign contracting
The Chinese government has re-developed friendly relations with countries around the world, actively participated in the activities of regional and global international organizations, and has concluded a large number of bilateral and multilateral treaties in the fields of politics, economy, trade, culture, and judicial assistance, in order to maintain a stable and rapid national economy Development, building a well-off society in an all-round way, and deepening the all-round cooperation between China and countries around the world and international organizations provide good legal protection.
According to incomplete statistics, in 2018, China has concluded more than 280 bilateral treaties, agreements and other documents with the nature of treaties and agreements concluded between countries, governments, and government departments.
In terms of multilateral treaties, there were 2 multilateral treaties that China participated in in 2018. Including the “Intergovernmental Agreement on International Road Transport Along the Asian Highway Network” approved by the State Council on February 20, 2018; approved by the State Council, joined the “International Ship Ballast Water and Sediment Control and Management in 2004” on May 30, 2018 Convention. In addition, China signed the “Agreement on the Prevention of Unregulated High Seas Fisheries in the Arctic Ocean” on October 3, 2018.
2. Treaty legal affairs involving Hong Kong and Macao SAR
The Central People’s Government strictly handles treaties and legal affairs involving the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region in accordance with the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, the Basic Law of the Special Administrative Region of Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, and the “One Country, Two Systems” principle. Participate in international cooperation in the field and provide support for foreign exchanges
(1) Bilateral agreement
In 2018, the central government authorized the Hong Kong SAR government to sign agreements to promote and protect investment with the Maldives and the UAE, signed an agreement with Italy to transfer accused and convicted persons, and signed an agreement with Ukraine to transfer sentenced persons, authorizing the Macao SAR government to negotiate with Mongolia and Thailand Avoid double taxation agreements, negotiate mutual criminal justice assistance agreements, surrender of fugitive offenders and surrender of sentenced persons agreements with East Timor, Cape Verde and Angola, and sign surrender of sentenced persons agreements with Nigeria.
(2) Multilateral treaties
According to the provisions of the Basic Law, after consulting the government of the SAR, the central government handled the 2006 Maritime Labour Convention (revised in 2014) that China participated in, applicable to the Hong Kong SAR, and the Multilateral Taxation and Mutual Assistance Convention, applicable to the Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR. 3. The “Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material” applies to the relevant procedures of the Macao SAR; currently, China is participating in the “Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Endangering the Safety of Maritime Navigation” and the “Protocol for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Endangering the Safety of Fixed Platforms on the Continental Shelf” of the Macao SAR. formalities.
List of major bilateral treaties concluded by China in 2018
Serial number | Treaty name | Signing date | Signing place |
1. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the Establishment of a Chinese Cultural Center in Jordan | 2018.01.08 | Amman |
2. | Civil Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Congo | 2018.01.09 | Beijing |
3. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Angola on simplifying visa procedures | 2018.01.14 | Luanda |
4. | Flight Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Hashemite Government of Jordan | 2018.01.15 | Amman |
5. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay on simplifying visa procedures for business personnel | 2018.01.24 | Montevideo |
6. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Animal Health and Animal Quarantine | 2018.01.31 | Beijing |
7. | Implementation Plan for the Cultural Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan from 2018 to 2022 | 2018.02.05 | Beijing |
8. | The Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Austria on Criminal Judicial Assistance | 2018.04.08 | Beijing |
9. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay on the Establishment of a Chinese Cultural Center in Uruguay | 2018.04.16 | Beijing |
10. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Japan on Cooperative Filmmaking | 2018.05.09 | Tokyo |
11. | Social Security Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Japan | 2018.05.09 | Tokyo |
12. | Joint Communique between the People’s Republic of China and Burkina Faso on Restoration of Diplomatic Relations | 2018.05.26 | Beijing |
13. | Protocol on Amending the Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Chile on Avoiding Double Taxation and Avoiding Tax Evasion | 2018.05.29 | San Diego |
14. | International Road Transport Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Russian Federation | 2018.06.08 | Beijing |
15. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on Mutual Exemption of Visas for Persons Holding Ordinary Passports | 2018.06.10 | Qingdao |
16. | Civil Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire | 2018.06.25 | Abidjan |
17. | Extradition Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Cyprus | 2018.06.29 | Beijing |
18. | Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria | 2018.07.06 | Sofia |
19. | Cooperation Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers on Animal Health and Animal Quarantine | 2018.07.07 | Sofia |
20. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Qatar on Mutual Visa Waiver | 2018.07.09 | Beijing |
twenty one. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Assistance | 2018.07.19 | Abu Dhabi |
twenty two. | Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on Mutual Establishment of Cultural Centers | 2018.07.19 | Abu Dhabi |
twenty three. | The Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Sergal on Criminal Judicial Assistance | 2018.07.21 | Dakar |
twenty four. | Extradition Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Senegal | 2018.07.21 | Dakar |
25. | Civil Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Rwanda | 2018.07.23 | Kigali |
26. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on Mutual Establishment of Cultural Centers | 2018.08.30 | Beijing |
27. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Burkina Faso on Economic, Trade, Investment and Technical Cooperation | 2018.08.31 | Beijing |
28. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Gabon on avoiding double taxation and preventing tax evasion | 2018.09.01 | Beijing |
29. | Maritime Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Liberia | 2018.09.05 | Beijing |
30. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Congo on the Elimination of Double Taxation and Prevention of Tax Evasion | 2018.09.05 | Beijing |
31. | Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Armenia | 2018.09.16 | Guangzhou |
32. | Agreement on Scientific and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Latvia | 2018.09.18 | Beijing |
33. | Agreement between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Angola to eliminate double taxation and prevent tax evasion | 2018.10.09 | Beijing |
34. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on Customs Cooperation and Mutual Assistance | 2018.10.13 | Dushanbe |
35. | Agreement on Cooperation in Maritime Search and Rescue between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Japan | 2018.10.26 | Beijing |
36. | Civil Air Transport Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Dominican Republic | 2018.11.02 | Beijing |
37. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the French Republic for Mutual Recognition and Replacement of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses | 2018.11.23 | Paris |
38. | Extradition Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Panama | 2018.12.03 | Panama City |
39. | Agreement on Cultural Cooperation between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Panama | 2018.12.03 | Panama City |
40. | Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Panama on Issuing Multiple Valid Visa Arrangements for Each Other’s Ordinary Passport Holders | 2018.12.03 | Panama City |
41. | The Treaty between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Ecuador on Criminal Judicial Assistance | 2018.12.12 | Beijing |
China’s participation in multilateral treaties in 2018
Serial number | name | Date and place of signing | effective date | China’s action | Remarks |
1 | Intergovernmental Agreement on International Road Transport along the Asian Highway Network | 2016.12.08 Moscow | 2018.09.21 | Signed on 2016.12.08
2018.02.20 approved 2018.09.21 effective for China |
Applicable to Hong Kong SAR, temporarily not applicable to Macau SAR |
2 | Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement Second Amendment | 2017.01.13 Bangkok | 2018.07.01 | 2017.01.13signed
2017.10.07 accepted 2018.07.01 effective for China |
Not applicable to Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR |
3 | 2004 International Convention on the Control and Management of Ship Ballast Water and Sediments | 2004.02.13 London | 2017.09.08 | 2018.05.30 joined | Not yet effective for China |
4 | Agreement on the Prevention of Non-regulation of High Seas Fisheries in the Arctic Ocean
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