Welcome to the official website of the Chinese Embassy in the Republic of Mauritius! Thank you for your attention and support to China-Mauritius relations!
Mauritius is known as “the Heaven on Earth”, with its beautiful scenery, stable society, diverse cultures and friendly people. Since its independence in 1968, Mauritius has achieved rapid economic and social development and has created the “Mauritian Miracle” in Africa.
China was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Mauritius in 1972. Since then, the two countries have enjoyed long-standing friendship and ever-deepening political trust. During the 2024 FOCAC Beijing Summit, China and Mauritius elevated their relationship to the level of strategic partnership, which brings new opportunities for both countries.
China-Mauritius cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results. Mauritius is the first African country to sign the free trade agreement with China. China, for consecutive years, has been Mauritius’ largest trading partner and largest source of imports. Both countries are working closely to implement and bring the outcomes of the FOCAC Summit to fruition in Mauritius.
As an important part of the multicultural environment in Mauritius, elements of Chinese culture is seen everywhere. The first China Cultural Centre abroad was settled more than 30 years ago on this beautiful island. Mauritius is the only country in Africa where Spring Festival is a statutory holiday. It is also the first country that printed the portrait of a Chinese on one of its banknotes.
Our Embassy will fulfil its purpose as a bridge to enhance friendship and mutual trust between China and Mauritius, to provide up-to-date information and attentive service to Chinese nationals in Mauritius, and to present China in a multidimensional and comprehensive way to all Mauritian friends. I hope the website of our Embassy will serve as a window for visitors to learn about China and China-Mauritius relations. I would very much appreciate your comments and suggestions.
H.E.Dr. Huang Shifang
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Mauritius
May 2025