中国国际投资促进会会长房爱卿：中国连续多年成为智利第一大贸易伙伴

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that trade and investment between China and Chile have significantly increased over the past two decades, with China being Chile's largest trading partner for several consecutive years [1][3] - In 2024, the bilateral trade volume between China and Chile is projected to reach $61.69 billion, which is 8.6 times the amount before the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement came into effect and 18 times the amount before the establishment of the China-Chile Entrepreneurs Committee [1] - The trade has expanded beyond traditional labor-intensive products like agricultural products and textiles to include high-tech products such as machinery, electronics, and transportation equipment [1] Group 2 - Chile is a key investment destination for Chinese enterprises in Latin America, with direct investment stock from China in Chile reaching approximately $1.6 billion by the end of 2023 [1] - Investment areas have diversified from traditional sectors like energy and infrastructure to emerging industries such as renewable energy, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and biomedicine [1] - Chilean enterprises are increasingly active in investing and collaborating with China in technology [1] Group 3 - The "2050 National Development Vision" of Chile focuses on sustainable resource development and economic diversification, encouraging collaboration between Chinese and Chilean companies [2] - Companies are encouraged to leverage the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement along with RCEP and the Chile-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement to explore opportunities in technology innovation, digital economy, and green development [2] - Potential collaboration areas include creating a complete supply chain in manufacturing, participating in infrastructure projects through PPP and equity investments, and expanding cooperation in energy and digital technology sectors [2]