China–Netherlands relations
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China–Netherlands relations officially began in November 1954. In May 1972, diplomatic mission was increased to ambassadorial level. On 11 May 1981, the diplomatic relations was downgraded to the charge d'affaires level due to the Dutch government ratified the construction of two submarines for Taiwan by the Dutch companies. Until 1 February 1984, China and the Netherlands restored ambassadorial diplomatic relations.