Cyprus’ Ministry of Finance reported discussions on expanding economic, trade and investment cooperation with China during a meeting between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Chinese Ambassador to Cyprus Yang Yundong. Keravnos also raised updating the bilateral double taxation agreement, which dates to 1990. The talks took place ahead of a planned visit by Cyprus’ president to China in early 2027. Keravnos highlighted room to increase Cypriot exports to the Chinese market. Green finance, information and communications technologies, shipping and tourism were among the areas discussed for closer cooperation.
Cyprus Ministry of Finance discusses closer economic ties and tax treaty update with China
Cyprus’ Ministry of Finance outlined talks between Finance Minister Makis Keravnos and Chinese Ambassador Yang Yundong on strengthening economic cooperation, including scope to increase Cypriot exports to China. Keravnos raised updating the 1990 bilateral double taxation agreement ahead of a planned presidential visit to China in early 2027.