Argentine ambassador: Relations with Beijing 'a top priority'

When Argentina hosted the 1978 World Cup, Chinese TV viewers got their first taste of live action from the event, but their knowledge of the country was then limited, as it had been only six years since diplomatic ties were established.

According to the country's ambassador to China, the relationship has developed faster than a rush to the goal by the victorious Argentine team of 1978.

The ties are "excellent" and will be lifted to a higher level by the recent historic visit of President Xi Jinping, Argentine ambassador Gustavo A. Martino said.