Trade between China and Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries smashed records in 2024, soaring past $500 billion – a 40-fold jump since the start of the century! 🎉 Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the milestone during his keynote speech at the China-CELAC Forum in Beijing, calling it a 'win-win partnership for the digital age.'
'This isn't just about numbers,' Xi emphasized. 'It's about building bridges for green energy, tech innovation, and sustainable development.' 🌱💡 The forum, attended by representatives from 33 LAC countries, highlighted plans to expand cooperation in AI, renewable resources, and e-commerce.
Fun fact: Back in 2000, annual trade between these regions was just $12 billion – now it's equivalent to buying 1.25 billion avocado toasts in today's prices! 🥑 The surge reflects growing ties in everything from Brazilian soybeans to Chilean lithium for electric vehicles.
