Symbolism, Pragmatism Inform China-Latin American Ties at CELAC Forum

Symbolism, Pragmatism Inform China-Latin American Ties at CELAC Forum

Last week, Beijing hosted the fourth China-CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum. While this triennial gathering was described as a ministerial-level meeting, the presidents of Brazil, Colombia, and Chile attended, showing their commitment to deepen ties with China. In the backdrop were American tariffs and U.S.-China geopolitical competition, two factors that have ramped up pressure on CELAC members. At Dialogue Earth, …

Presidents of China and Chile Meet in Beijing

During Wednesday’s encounter with his Chilean colleague Gabriel Boric Font in Beijing at the IV Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)-China ministerial Forum, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation [...]

China-CELAC Summit announces cooperation initiatives and $9 Billion credit program - Caribbean News Global

Venezuela praised China for preventing a global “economic catastrophe” amid Trump’s trade wars. By Andreína Chávez Alava CARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) welcomed expanded cooperation with China at the IV China-CELAC Forum held Tuesday in Beijing. President Xi Jinping, in his opening speech, addressed representatives from the 33-nation bloc, including presidents Gustavo Petro (Colombi…