China opens embassy in Costa Rica

This is interesting, but not just because two countries have established diplomatic ties.

Although China is reaching out to many countries on all continents.

Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei on Thursday inaugurated China's Embassy in Costa Rica, after diplomatic ties were established between the two nations on June 1.

Via Xinhua.

No, what's interesting is, at the same time, Xinua reported this.

Headline reads: Costa Rica, Lebanon re-establish diplomatic ties

Costa Rica and Lebanon re-established diplomatic ties on Friday after a 23-year freeze, said Costa Rica's Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Costa Rica seems to be somewhat popular at the moment. And I'm positive the image above has nothing to do with it.

Via Xinua.