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Chinese entrepreneurs see great opportunities in Haiti.

The recent 9th China-Latin America and Caribbean (LAC-CHINA Business Summit) summit in Mexico was attended by over 1,500 Chinese entrepreneurs. This was the first institutionalized platform that China has established for promoting economic and trade cooperation with the Caribbean region and Latin American countries. As per the Haitian representatives visiting the summit on behalf of the Investment Facilitation Center (CFI), the experience of 'LAC-CHINA' seems to be promising. Over 10 potential Chinese entrepreneurs have expressed interest in the textile and footwear sector for investment and have agreed to visit Haiti's National Society of Industrial Parks (SONAPI). During his speech for the occasion, Guy Lamothe, ambassador of Haiti has said, since China is one of the key founders of BRICS, Haiti can receive financial support from the banks of BRICS.

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Haiti has demonstrated to be a friend of Taiwan for a long time. The island of Haiti one of 23 countries to recognize Taiwan as a self-governing island. As a consequence, Haiti put itself in direct conflict with Mainland China that considers Taiwan as part of its territory. China objects to diplomatic recognition of Taiwan by other countries.

Diplomatic relations between Haiti and Taiwan were established in 1954, five years after the late Chiang Kai-shek moved his government from the mainland China
In addition, it has been supporting Taiwan in its ongoing and unsuccessful effort to gain admission to the United Nations.
In return, Taiwan has been one of Haiti's most consistent allies and dependable in the area of aid.

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