Big moves in international diplomacy! Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced Wednesday that China is ready to 'upgrade bilateral ties' with El Salvador, promising to ramp up trade cooperation and support the Central American nation's development.
During talks at the UN General Assembly in New York, Wang – a senior Communist Party of China official – emphasized Beijing's commitment to helping El Salvador 'achieve better national development' while respecting its sovereignty. Key focus? Speeding up negotiations for a free trade agreement that could flood Chinese markets with Salvadoran coffee, textiles, and other goods.
Salvadoran FM Alexandra Hill Tinoco doubled down on her country's support for the one-China principle, calling China 'a crucial partner.' 'We're ready to work like empanada dough – layer by layer – to deepen this friendship,' she said, referencing popular Latin American snacks to drive home their collaborative spirit.
Why it matters: This partnership could reshape trade flows in Latin America while showcasing China's growing global economic influence. For young entrepreneurs and students tracking geopolitics, it's a masterclass in 21st-century alliance-building!
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China ready to join El Salvador in upgrading ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi
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