On this day, 53 years ago, May 18, 1972 (April 6, 1972, the lunar calendar), China and the Kingdom of the Netherlands established diplomatic relations. On May 18, 1972, China established diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of the Netherlands (diplomatic relations at the charge d'affaires level were established with our country on November 19, 1954, and diplomatic relations were upgraded to ambassadorial level on May 18, 1972). The Netherlands is located in western Europe, with its capital, Amsterdam. The personnel and economic exchanges between China and the Netherlands can be traced back to the early 17th century. With the deepening of China's reform and opening up and the increasing improvement of the investment environment, China-Netherlands economic and trade relations have developed significantly. The two governments have successively signed various bilateral agreements and agreements including maritime transport, aviation, economy, technology, and culture. The Netherlands was also one of the first Western countries to recognize China. On November 19, 1954, diplomatic relations at the charge d'affaires level were established with China. Diplomatic relations were upgraded to ambassadorial level on May 18, 1972. On May 5, 1981, diplomatic relations were downgraded to the level of charge d'affaires, and diplomatic relations were restored at the ambassadorial level on February 1, 1984. In 1994, Beijing and Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, became sister cities. In April 2004, Prime Minister Balkenende paid a working visit to China. In December 2004, Premier Wen Jiabao paid an official visit to the Netherlands. From October 23 to 29, 2008, Prime Minister Balkenende paid an official visit to China. In May 2012, Chairman Wu Bangguo paid an official goodwill visit to the Netherlands. This was the first time that a Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China visited the Netherlands. The Netherlands is China's second largest trading partner, second largest export market and third largest source of foreign investment in the EU. In 2011, the bilateral trade volume between China and the Netherlands reached US$68.15 billion, a year-on-year increase of 21.3%, becoming China's second largest trading partner within the EU for nine consecutive years. The Netherlands has invested a total of US$11.9 billion in China and has more than 2600 projects involving petrochemicals, manufacturing, finance, logistics and other fields. In recent years, China's investment in the Netherlands has developed rapidly, and investment entities, methods and fields have been broadened. According to Chinese statistics, my total investment in the Netherlands has reached nearly US$700 million, of which in 2011, my direct investment in the Netherlands was US$170 million, an increase of 62%. According to Dutch statistics, my cumulative investment in the Netherlands has reached 1.2 billion euros, of which I invested 43 million euros in the Netherlands in 2011, becoming the second largest source of investment in the Netherlands that year, second only to the United States. China and the Netherlands have also carried out fruitful cooperation in the field of technology. I have introduced more than US$7 billion in technology from the Netherlands. In 1972, the cargo throughput of China at the Port of Rotterdam was only a few hundred thousand tons, and by September 2012 it had reached nearly 24 million tons. William I, Prince of Orange (April 24, 1533-July 10, 1584), also known as William the Silence (Dutch: Willemde Zwijger), William of Orange (Dutch: Willemvan Oranje). William of Orange was the main leader of the rebellion against Spanish rule during the Dutch Revolution and one of the leaders of the Eighty Years 'War. He served as the first governor of the Netherlands Republic. In the Netherlands, people often call him the "father of the country". The Dutch national anthem "Ode to Wilhelm" sings William. The Netherlands is located in northwest Europe. It is bordered by Germany to the east, Belgium to the south, and the North Sea to the west and north. 24% of the area is below sea level, and one-third of the area is only 1 meter above sea level. Since the 13th century, the sea has been reclaimed for farmland, increasing the land area by about 600,000 hectares. It belongs to a marine temperate broad-leaved forest climate. The average temperature in coastal areas is 16°C in summer and 3°C in winter; in inland areas, it is 17°C in summer and 2°C in winter. The average annual precipitation is 797 mm. Before the 16th century, it was in a state of feudal separatism for a long time. An 80-year war against Spanish rule broke out in 1568. In 1581, the seven northern provinces established the Dutch Republic (officially known as the Republic of the Netherlands). The signing of the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 enabled Spain to formally recognize Dutch independence. In the 17th century, it became a maritime colonial power. It was very developed in economy, culture, art, science and technology, and was known as the country's "golden age." After the 18th century, the colonial system gradually disintegrated and the country's power gradually declined. French troops invaded in 1795. He broke away from France in 1814 and established the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815. It became a constitutional monarchy in 1848. Neutrality remained during World War I. Neutrality was declared in the early days of World War II. In May 1940, German troops invaded. The royal family and cabinet members went into exile in Britain and established a government-in-exile. After the war, he abandoned the neutrality policy and joined NATO and the European Community (EU). Dutch people celebrate Queen's Day, and Dutch people dressed in orange celebrate Queen's Day in Amsterdam. Tulip garden under the bright sunshine. Tulips and windmills have always been symbols of the Netherlands. The little girl in the tulip garden The Tulip Sea in the Netherlands is really beautiful to behold the scenery of Friesland Province in the northern Netherlands. One of the Dutch delicacies-mustard mayonnaise herring. Mention how there is no windmills in the Netherlands! Tulip Museum floating on the river in Amsterdam. The West Church in Amsterdam, the steeple of the West Church is the highest point in Amsterdam. The Peace Palace in The Hague is on the coast of Bonaire Island with a total of 16.751 million people in the Netherlands (2012). Nearly 81% are Dutch, Indonesia, Turkey, and Suriname are the largest ethnic minorities, and the Chinese have become the fourth largest ethnic minority. The total population of the overseas territories is approximately 308,400. Unique buildings lining the streets of Amsterdam. Coffee shop boat, colorful coffee shop boat moored on the Amsterdam Canal. Promulgated on March 29, 1814 and revised in 1848. It stipulates that the Netherlands is a hereditary constitutional monarchy, with legislative power vested in the King and Parliament, and executive power vested in the King and Cabinet. It also stipulates the specific powers and composition of the parliament. The Privy Council is the highest state consultative body, with the Queen herself as its chairman and other members appointed by the Queen. King Willem-Alexander ascended the throne on April 30, 2013. Dutch Prime Minister Rutte, who has been Prime Minister of the Netherlands since October 2010. Parliament Hall, Parliament Hall in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a developed capitalist country. The economy is export-oriented, with 80% of raw materials imported and more than 60% of products exported. 80% of foreign trade is achieved within the EU. Exports of goods and services account for approximately 55% of GDP. Advanced technologies in the fields of electronics, chemicals, water conservancy, shipbuilding and food processing, and developed financial services and insurance industries; land, sea and air transportation is very convenient and is an important transportation hub on the European continent; Agriculture is highly intensive, and the export volume of agricultural products ranks among the top in the world. The Dutch Farmland Port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe. In Dutch architecture, the exterior walls of old buildings have a strong modern atmosphere. A shoe-shaped boat, a wooden shoe-shaped boat on the Amsterdam Canal. Canal cruises, a row of Mustedan Canal cruises is like a row of shoes. Bicycles in Amsterdam, bicycles are a ubiquitous means of transportation in Amsterdam. Amsterdam Central Railway Station overlooks the city's port. The Netherlands was a neutral country before World War II, joined NATO after the war, and used NATO's collective defense policy as the basis of its national defense policy. In name, the Queen is the supreme commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, but the actual command power lies in the hands of the cabinet. The National Defense Council is the highest security decision-making body in the Netherlands. The Prime Minister is the chairman of the committee and is currently the caretaker Minister of Defense Hilen. Since January 1, 1997, the military has been fully professionalized and recruited personnel through signing contracts with volunteers. There are 69,000 active troops. HMS Dutch Lady-Royal Dutch Navy offshore patrol ship.