| 名 diplomatic relations: |
| | 外交关系降格 downgrade diplomatic relations |
| | 外交关系升格 upgrade diplomatic relations |
| | 断绝外交关系 sever (or break off) diplomatic relations |
| | 恢复外交关系 resume diplomatic relations |
| | 中止外交关系 suspend diplomatic relations |
| | 建立大使级外交关系 establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level |