The Government of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea and the Government of the People's Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as "the Contracting Parties"), desirous of strengthening friendly relations and promoting exchanges between their two countries in the sphere of culture, have decided to conclude the present Agreement, the provisions of which are as follows:

Article 1

The Contracting Parties, in accordance with the principles of equality and mutual benefit, agree to promote exchanges and cooperation in the fields of culture, education, science and sports, etc.

Article 2

The Contracting Parties agree to implement the following exchanges and cooperation in the sphere of culture and art:

(a) Exchange of performing tours by troupes of artists;
(b) Exchange of cultural and art exhibitions.

Article 3

The Contracting Parties agree to implement the following program of exchanges and cooperation in the field of education:

(a) Providing the quota of scholarships to each other's students;
(b) Encouraging the exchanges of textbooks and other educational books;
(c) Encouraging the attendance by scholars or experts of each other's country at international academic meetings held in the other country.

Article 4

The Contracting Parties agree to encourage the translation and publication of outstanding works of literature and art of each other's country, and the exchange of books, magazines and other materials on culture and art.

Article 5

The Contracting Parties agree to promote cooperation between sports organizations of the two countries including the exchange where possible, of athletes, coaches and sports teams to each other's country for friendly visits and competitions and for exchange of techniques.

Article 6

The Contracting Parties agree to implement exchanges and cooperation in the fields of the press, broadcasting, television and the cinema.

Article 7

With a view to implementing the present Agreement, the Contracting Parties agree that the annual executive programs and the expenses for the cultural exchanges shall be agreed on separately.

Article 8

This Agreement shall enter into force on the date of signature and shall remain valid for a period of five (5) years. Thereafter it shall be automatically renewed for successive periods of five (5) years unless either Contracting Party requests its termination by written notice to the other served at least six (6) months prior to the date of expiration.

Done in Malabo on January 16th, 1982. In duplicate in Chinese and Spanish languages, both texts being equally authentic.