专访丨厄中新兴领域合作助力厄瓜多尔经济社会可持续发展——访厄瓜多尔国家高等研究院中国研究中心主任米尔顿·雷耶斯

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the growing potential for cooperation between Ecuador and China under the "Belt and Road" framework, with expectations for future collaboration from various sectors in Ecuador [2] - Since the signing of the memorandum of understanding in 2018, Ecuador and China have achieved significant results in infrastructure cooperation, leveraging China's development experience [2] - The China-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement, effective from May 2024, has facilitated tariff reductions and trade liberalization, leading to a notable increase in exports of Ecuadorian products such as shrimp, bananas, and flowers to China [2] Group 2 - Ecuador aims to enhance the added value of its agricultural products and modernize its agriculture by collaborating with Chinese enterprises in deep processing [3] - China's achievements in environmental governance and sustainable development have left a profound impression, particularly in clean energy development, which could benefit Ecuador's energy infrastructure [3] - The technological innovations in digital economy sectors such as e-commerce, mobile payments, and artificial intelligence in China are seen as valuable models for Ecuador to adopt [3] Group 3 - Cultural exchange projects are fostering mutual understanding and trust between Ecuador and China, which are essential for deepening cooperation and achieving mutual benefits [4]