Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Lima this week, kicking off a high-stakes diplomatic mission at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and a state visit aimed at boosting China-Peru cooperation.
Upon arrival, Xi was greeted with a vibrant welcome ceremony featuring Peruvian officials, honor guards, and students presenting flowers while calling out greetings in Mandarin 🇨🇳🤝🇵🇪. The scene set the tone for a visit focused on deepening the countries’ ‘comprehensive strategic partnership.’
In a written speech, Xi emphasized Peru’s role as one of China’s earliest Latin American partners, noting: ‘Our friendship has stood the test of time like the ancient civilizations we both cherish.’ He outlined plans to expand collaboration across trade, tech, and sustainability sectors.
All eyes are now on the APEC discussions, where Xi pledged China’s commitment to ‘building an open Asia-Pacific economy’ and fostering a ‘shared future’ for regional growth 🌐💼. The agenda comes as global markets face mounting pressures from inflation and geopolitical tensions.
As motorcades rolled through Lima streets, crowds of Chinese expats and locals waved both nations’ flags – a visual reminder of growing cultural and economic bridges. With Peru being a key link in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, this visit could unlock new opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs 📈✨.
