Relations between China and Switzerland at the present stage
The article analyzes the development of Sino-Swiss relations from the moment of the first contacts between the states to the present stage. The historical background of Sino-Swiss relations, which is characterized by the absence of periods of confrontation and conflicts between them, has become a favorable basis for the development of cooperation between the two countries at the present stage. Switzerland is a unique partner for China, due to official Bern is less influenced by the European Union in the spheres of trade, economic and investment cooperation. Switzerland can provide China an access to new European markets by lobbying the interests of Chinese companies in relations with Brussels. On the other hand, Switzerland is interested in increasing Chinese investment in its economy and promoting its products in the Chinese market.