China and Argentina: A Growing Partnership

China Hoy: China and Argentina established diplomatic relations on February 19, 1972, in a world very different from the one we live in now. What do you think has been the greatest success Regarding bilateral relations, I believe that “continuity” is something very valuable. Prior to the beginning of diplomatic relations, there had already been contact, for example, between the current ruling party of Argentina, Peronism, and the Communist Party of China. In fact, there were letters from Juan Perón to Chairman Mao Zedong. In 1973, Perón sent a delegation to China, headed by his wife Isabel. She was received by Premier Zhou Enlai. Following that visit, every president of Argentina has maintained a strong bond with China.