2024-11-15 05:11:00
“True friends always feel close no matter how far apart they are.”. Chinese President Xi Jinping quoted this famous line from an ancient Chinese poem. Relations between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Since taking office as head of state in 2013, Xi Jinping has traveled halfway around the world to Latin America five times and visited 11 countries in the region. Here, he met with national leaders, witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement, visited a local farm, drank Costa Rican coffee and received an Argentina football jersey with his name on it as a gift.
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“There is a natural affinity between our two peoples”“, he once said. Now, Chinese leaders have just crossed the ocean again, Visits to Peru and Brazil will further promote exchanges and cooperation Cooperation between the two sides will surely inject new impetus into building a China-Latin America community with a shared future.
in peru Will participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum) to be held this Friday and SaturdayAPEC), bringing together 21 economies and accounting for 60% of world GDP. He will arrive in Brazil on Sunday to attend the G20 summit and held a bilateral meeting with Lula.
The Belt and Road Initiative and Peru’s Megaports
Xi Jinping calls Peru “China’s neighbor across the Pacific.” Although the two countries are thousands of kilometers apart, A newly completed port In fact, together with Dina Boluate and her cabinet of ministers, their “neighborly relations” will be further strengthened. Qian KaiLocated about 78 kilometers north of Lima, it is a natural deep-water harbor.
Once operational, it will become an important gateway to the ocean a key point in the south pacifichelping to redistribute the burden in countries such as Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil and Paraguay. Apart from, Shipping time for goods from South America to Asia will be cut in halffrom 45 to 23 days.
Aerial view of Chancay port terminal in Peru taken on June 21, 2024 The port is an important cooperation project between China and Peru, in which China and Peru play a decisive role. When meeting with the President of Peru, Located in BoluarteDuring his visit to Beijing in June, Xi Jinping called for joint efforts to complete the port on schedule and make it a China-Latin America new land and sea corridor.
“‘From Chancay to Shanghai’ has become Peru’s mottoheralding a bright future for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.
Over the past decade, China and Latin America have become partners in the Belt and Road framework. Belt and Road Initiativeproposed by Xi Jinping. So far, 22 countries in the region have signed cooperation documents. Projects jointly built under this framework have achieved results, including the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant UHV transmission line in Brazil, the North-South Highway in Jamaica, Belgrano railway loadin Argentina.
Xi Jinping meets Dina Boluarte in Beijing, China, on June 28, 2024 “China and Latin America have strong economic complementarity. Xi Jinping pointed out that the development strategies of the two countries coincide and have natural advantages in strengthening cooperation. Latin America’s second largest trading partner.
In 2022, the trade volume between the two sides will increase by 7.7% annually, reaching US$485.7 billion. According to a recent report released by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, China will become the region’s fastest growing export market this year.
great civilization interaction
Xi Jinping quoted a proverb: “The love of good friends, the love of old wine”When he visited Brazil in 2014, he described the long-standing friendship between the people of China and Latin America in a speech before the Brazilian Congress.
He said in his speech stories of human interaction between the two countries. He also quoted lyricist and novelist Brazilian Paulo Coelho y Mentioned TV series Brazilian Slave IzolaIt was very popular in China in the 1980s.
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Cultural exchanges are an important pillar of the interaction between the two major civilizations of China and Latin America. The Chinese President has repeatedly stressed that Friendship between people is vital to strong relations between nations.
China established treaty Partner cities with 180 cities in 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbeandemonstrating their ever-thriving cultural and personal exchanges. In recent years, personal cultural exchange platforms have become increasingly diversified.
shared vision
In his speech at the China-Latin America and Caribbean Leaders’ Meeting held in Brazil in 2014, Xi Jinping proposed building a community with a shared future. China and Latin American countries are both developing countries, at a similar stage of development, and shoulder the same development tasks. They can become partners in their respective pursuits of modernization.
During the Brazilian President’s visit to China last year, Xi Jinping and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva witnesses the signing of a series of cooperation agreementsMany of them involve new fields such as poverty alleviation, digital economy, and telecommunications. This not only shows that the two sides will continue to create new engines for growth and jointly promote high-quality cooperation to better benefit the two peoples, but also reflects the New trends in mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Latin America.
“Today, Chinese companies have a lot of business in Brazil,” the former Brazilian president said. Dilma Rousseff in a recent interview Xinhua News Agencyadding that “this helps reindustrialization Brazil.
On April 14, 2023, Xi Jinping held a welcoming ceremony for Brazilian President Lula da Silva At the end of September, in Beijing, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping awarded Rousseff the Medal of Friendship, the highest honor awarded by China to a foreign citizenin recognition of his contribution to China-Pakistan friendship. Rousseff expressed surprise at China’s amazing development in recent decades and praised Xi Jinping’s people-centered development concept. “I deeply identify with” this vision, he said.
China, led by Xi Jinping, is working hard to realize its dream of national rejuvenation. Unity, cooperation, development and revitalization are the dreams of the Latin American people. In Xi Jinping’s eyes, China and Latin American countries are good friends and like-minded partners working together to move forward. “The ‘Chinese Dream’ and the ‘Latin American Dream’ are closely linked. Both parties must be encouraged to pursue these dreams and realize them together.”Xi proposed.
According to Xinhua News Agency
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How do cultural exchanges between China and Latin America influence diplomatic ties?
### Interview with Dr. Maria Gonzalez, Expert on China-Latin America Relations
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Gonzalez. Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Latin America underscores a growing relationship between China and the region. How would you characterize this relationship?
**Dr. Gonzalez:** Thank you for having me. The relationship between China and Latin America has been evolving significantly over the past decade. Xi Jinping’s multiple visits highlight a strategic partnership grounded in economic cooperation, cultural exchange, and shared development goals. The Belt and Road Initiative has played a crucial role in facilitating this relationship, with numerous projects enhancing connectivity and trade.
**Interviewer:** Xi Jinping referred to Peru as “China’s neighbor across the Pacific.” How do initiatives like the Chancay port amplify that sentiment?
**Dr. Gonzalez:** That phrase encapsulates the ambition to bridge geographical gaps through economic ties. The Chancay port in Peru, once operational, will serve as a critical gateway for shipping between South America and Asia, cutting travel time for goods significantly. This not only benefits China by facilitating trade routes but also boosts Peru’s economic profile, strengthening their “neighborly relations” and overall bilateral cooperation.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned economic cooperation. What impact does the expansion of trade have on both regions?
**Dr. Gonzalez:** The expansion of trade has far-reaching implications. In 2022, trade increased by 7.7%, with China emerging as Latin America’s second-largest trading partner. This growth fosters job creation, infrastructure development, and technology transfer within Latin America, while offering China access to vital resources and new markets. It’s a mutually beneficial dynamic that enhances economic resilience for both parties.
**Interviewer:** Cultural connections appear to be a vital aspect of this relationship. How do they play into the broader picture of diplomacy?
**Dr. Gonzalez:** Absolutely. Cultural exchange fosters understanding and goodwill, which are essential for diplomatic relations. President Xi has emphasized personal friendships as a basis for strong national ties. The establishment of partner cities and various exchange programs strengthens these interactions, allowing for a more nuanced appreciation of each continent’s culture, values, and aspirations.
**Interviewer:** with Xi’s speeches advocating a “community with a shared future,” how do you see this vision shaping the future of China-Latin America relations?
**Dr. Gonzalez:** That vision lays the foundation for a more integrated and collaborative future. By identifying shared challenges such as development and modernization, both sides can work together to create innovative solutions. Whether it’s through digital economy projects or joint efforts in poverty alleviation, the potential for collaborative success is vast, promising a brighter future for both China and Latin America.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Gonzalez, for providing valuable insights into this complex and evolving relationship between China and Latin America.
**Dr. Gonzalez:** My pleasure! Thank you for having me.
