China–Eritrea relations
Beginning in 1967, today's Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki received military training in China.[4] China has financed a number of development projects, including a 200-bed hospital in the Eritrean capital of Asmara.[5][6] In April 2006, China granted Eritrea a loan of $23 million to improve communication infrastructure.[5] In early 2007, Chinese foreign minister Li Zhaoxing visited the country as part of a tour of Africa.The Chinese FM met with Eritrean foreign minister and President of Eritrea at the State House in Asmara.