Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi's social media updates from his Shanghai visit this week have sparked widespread interest, offering a firsthand look at China's blend of tradition and modernity. The leader documented his stroll through Yuyuan Garden's Ming Dynasty-era pavilions and praised Yangshan Port's automated cargo systems, calling it 'a masterclass in sustainable infrastructure.'
His posts, viewed by over 500,000 users within hours, reveal Uruguay's strategic engagement with the Chinese mainland. 'Every exchange deepens our partnership,' Orsi wrote alongside footage of bilateral trade talks, highlighting cooperation in agricultural technology and renewable energy sectors.
Uruguayan netizens flooded comments with 🇺🇾❤️🇨🇳 emojis, while business analysts note the timing aligns with both nations' push to expand Mercosur-Asia trade channels. The visit comes as China remains Uruguay's top trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching $6.8 billion in 2025.
