China and Croatia enjoy traditional friendship. The history of friendly exchanges between the two peoples can be traced back to the time of Marco Polo in the 13th century. On June 25, 1991, Croatia declared independence from Yugoslavia. On May 13, 1992, China and Croatia established diplomatic relations. After the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have developed smoothly, and exchanges and cooperation in various fields such as politics, economy, culture, education, science, and technology have achieved fruitful results. In 2005, China and Croatia established a comprehensive cooperative partnership, marking a new stage in the development of bilateral relations.