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Dakar, July 20 (APS) – The Senegalese News Agency recalls the landmark dates for the evolution of relations between the People's Republic of China and Senegal, during the 48-hour state visit Chinese President Xi Jinping is starting from Saturday.
– 1971: beginning of bilateral relations between China and Senegal
– 1974: visit of President Léopold Sédar Senghor to China
– October 31, 1985: inauguration of the Stadium Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, offered in Senegal by the People's Republic of China
– 1996: Rupture of diplomatic relations between Dakar and Beijing, after Dakar, under the teaching of Abdou Diouf, recognized the sovereignty of Taiwan, which Beijing regards as part of its territory.
– October 25, 2005: China and Senegal announce the resumption of their diplomatic relations, Senegal having broken ties with Taiwan, under the aegis of President Abdoulaye Wade.
– June 2006: President Abdoulaye Wade makes a state visit to China.
– November 2006: Wade participates in Beijing Summit on China-Africa Cooperation
– February 2009: Chinese President Hu Jintao pays a state visit to Senegal.
– February 2014: President Macky Sall's state visit to China.
– September 2016: Dakar and Beijing decide to strengthen their bilateral relations and to have a "strategic cooperation partnership".
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