Leaders Pledge Deeconomic, Green Energy Cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chilean President Gabriel Boric convened in Beijing on Wednesday, reaffirming commitments to strengthen trade partnerships and sustainable development initiatives. The meeting marks Boric's first state visit to China since taking office in 2022.
Building on Historical Foundations
Xi highlighted Chile's status as the first South American nation to establish diplomatic relations with China in 1970, noting bilateral trade reached $67.8 billion in 2023. "Our cooperation in lithium mining and clean energy technologies demonstrates how developing nations can jointly address climate challenges," Xi stated during the talks.
New Collaboration Frontiers
Key outcomes include:
Expanded market access for Chilean agricultural products
Joint ventures in electric vehicle battery production
Cultural exchange programs celebrating Chinese migration to Chile
The leaders also discussed enhancing coordination in multilateral forums, particularly regarding Global South development priorities.
