Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy Wang Dongming made waves at Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s inauguration this week, signaling deepening collaboration between the two nations. The high-profile visit underscores China’s growing global diplomacy efforts and its commitment to Latin American partnerships. 🌐
Wang, a senior lawmaker from the National People’s Congress, met Maduro at the presidential palace after the swearing-in ceremony. He delivered warm greetings from President Xi and hailed the countries’ upgraded “all-weather strategic partnership” announced in 2023. 💬
“Our friendship isn’t just about handshakes – it’s built on 50 years of trust and shared goals,” Wang said, referencing last year’s golden jubilee of diplomatic relations. China aims to expand practical cooperation in trade, tech, and governance while keeping their bond as strong as your morning coffee habit. ☕✨
Maduro, freshly sworn in for another term, returned the love by pledging unwavering support for China’s core interests (think: Taiwan and Hong Kong matters) and vowing to level up collaboration. The two sides are now set to brainstorm new projects faster than K-pop fans trend hashtags. 💡🚀
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