Royalty visiting China has displayed various approaches depending on which part of the world they come from. Asian royals have mainly focused on cultural, educational and technical exchanges and cooperation. European royals generally aim to deepen good relationships and advance trade development. Middle Eastern royals, often holding senior government positions in their countries, have negotiated important state affairs.
Asian royals who have visited China
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
Thai Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol
Thai Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol gave a performance by playing Gu Zheng, a Chinese classical musical instrument, at a concert at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Dec 14, 2014. |
Late Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk
The late Cambodian King Norodom Sihanouk spent many important times in China, and he viewed Beijing as his second hometown. |
Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni