Located in the central-east part of Africa, Burundi covers an area of 28, 000 square km and has a population of 7.4 million, belonging primarily to three ethnic groups, i.e., Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa. Local residents believe in Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam and primitive religions. The official languages are Kirundi and French. The national capital is Bujumbura, and the current president is Pierre Nkurunziza.

Bilateral relations have been growing smoothly since China and Burundi restored diplomatic relations on Oct. 13, 1971. The two countries respect each other politically and treat each other on an equal footing, work in close cooperation in international affairs, and have carried out fruitful cooperation in such areas as trade and economic and social development. Burundian Foreign Minister Batumubwira visited China in 2005. Bilateral trade hit 12.22 million U.S. dollars in 2005.