Group 1 - Chilean President Boric's visit to China marks a new chapter in China-Chile cooperation, with multiple bilateral cooperation agreements signed in various fields [1] - China has been Chile's largest trading partner for several years, with Chile being China's third-largest trading partner in Latin America [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 volume before the China-Chile Free Trade Agreement came into effect [2] Group 2 - The bilateral trade between China and Chile has shown significant growth, with a historical high of 163.19 billion yuan in the first four months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 5.4% [3] - Chilean cherries are particularly popular in China, especially during the Chinese New Year, due to their quality and flavor [4] - There is potential for further growth in high-tech products such as machinery and electronics in the bilateral trade between China and Chile [5] Group 3 - Chinese investments in Chile have rapidly increased, particularly in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and mining sectors, with a direct investment stock of approximately $1.6 billion by the end of 2023 [5] - Both countries are looking to deepen cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and green energy [6] - The collaboration between China and Chile is seen as significant in the context of current geopolitical tensions, with both countries aiming to enhance their economic and strategic goals through cooperation [6]
智利总统博里奇任内第二次访华,开启中智合作新篇章
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-05-16 06:07