2006 was a very special year in Sino-Swedish relations. In July, the
ship Götheborg, sailed from Sweden to China, arrives in Guangzhou with the Swedish King and Queen on board. Sweden and China share three centuries of friendly and mutually beneficial relations. Our two nations are now in a dynamic phase of deepened and broadened interaction in many different areas. If you wish to learn more about the history of the two nations relations I recommend you to read the articles:
Sweden and China – a dynamic, long-term partnership and
Sweden and China – treasured moments in Sino-Swedish relations at the
Swedish Embassy in Beijing's homepage.