Chilean President Gabriel Boric touched down in Beijing on Tuesday, kicking off a high-stakes diplomatic visit for the third Belt and Road Forum (BRF). The event celebrates 10 years of China's landmark global infrastructure and trade project—and this year's edition is shaping up to be the biggest yet, with over 130 countries and regions sending representatives. 🎉
Boric's attendance underscores Chile's deepening ties with Asia under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which has funded ports, railways, and energy projects worldwide since 2013. With Chile being a key player in Latin America’s lithium and copper markets—critical for green tech—this visit could unlock new partnerships. 💡🔋
The forum, running October 17-18, isn’t just about economics: it’s a geopolitical spotlight. Analysts say the BRI’s decade milestone comes as Global South nations seek alternatives to Western-led financing. 🌍🤝 Will Boric’s talks spark fresh deals? Stay tuned as we track the lithium-powered diplomacy!
