Relationship dossier
People's Republic of China
Liechtenstein
Relationship assessment
Trade cooperation through the China–EFTA free trade agreement
People's Republic of China toward Liechtenstein
+20China concluded the China–EFTA free trade agreement, which applies to Liechtenstein as an EFTA member and provides a framework for trade cooperation.
Liechtenstein toward People's Republic of China
+20Liechtenstein participates in the China–EFTA free trade agreement as an EFTA member, providing a framework for trade cooperation with China.
Overall relationship
+20The enduring relationship includes a formal trade-cooperation framework through Liechtenstein's participation in the China–EFTA free trade agreement. The extent of cooperation outside that framework is 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 Liechtenstein are connected through the China–EFTA free trade agreement, which Liechtenstein participates in as an EFTA member. The agreement provides a concrete framework for trade cooperation, though the scope of other direct government cooperation is unclear.
Key developments
China and the EFTA states signed a free trade agreement that includes Liechtenstein.
The China–EFTA free trade agreement entered into force, applying to Liechtenstein as an EFTA member.
Major uncertainties
- The extent of direct government cooperation beyond the China–EFTA trade framework is unclear.
- The practical effects of the agreement on bilateral trade and cooperation are uncertain.