Relationship dossier
People's Republic of China
Georgia
Relationship assessment
China and Georgia have developed a strategic partnership alongside growing trade cooperation.
People's Republic of China toward Georgia
+45China entered a strategic partnership with Georgia in 2023 and has affirmed support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two governments also maintain a free trade agreement that has been in force since 2018.
Georgia toward People's Republic of China
+40Georgia has pursued economic cooperation with China through the bilateral free trade agreement in force since 2018 and participation in the Belt and Road framework. In 2023, the governments announced a strategic partnership.
Overall relationship
+40The relationship is characterized by expanding economic ties and a strategic partnership, with a bilateral free trade agreement providing a durable basis for cooperation. China’s stated support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is another cooperative feature; the breadth and implementation of the newer partnership remain unclear.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
China and Georgia have expanded economic and political cooperation, including a bilateral free trade agreement in force since 2018 and a strategic partnership announced in 2023. China has affirmed support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Georgia has pursued closer economic ties with China, including through the trade agreement and the Belt and Road framework. The scope and implementation of broader cooperation are less clear.
Key developments
The China–Georgia free trade agreement entered into force.
China and Georgia announced a strategic partnership.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of cooperation under the 2023 strategic partnership are unclear.
- The extent of ongoing government cooperation through the Belt and Road framework is unclear.