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Venezuela, officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, is a country on the northern coast of South America.

The country comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands located off the Venezuelan coastline in the Caribbean Sea.

Venezuela’s capital is Caracas. Falling within the tropics, Venezuela sits close to the equator, in the Northern Hemisphere.

Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America. The vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north, especially in the capital Caracas which is also the largest city.

China-Venezuela Relations:

Diplomatic relations were formally established on June 28, 1974 between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Venezuela. China set up its embassy in Venezuela in September 1974 and Venezuelan embassy in China was opened in November of the same year.

Ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have enjoyed a smooth development of bilateral relations, characterized with a frequent exchange of high-level visits, a steady expansion of trade and economic cooperation and increasing exchanges in the fields of culture, education, science and technology.

In international affairs, the two countries understand each other and collaborate closely. Venezuela supported China for its membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO). At the 55th, 56th and 57th sessions of the UN human rights committee, Venezuela voted for China’s No-action motion against the anti-China proposals put forward by the United States.