Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo in Beijing this weekend, sparking fresh momentum for global South cooperation. The high-level talks centered on deepening economic partnerships and advancing China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
🔑 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ 44 Years of Diplomatic Wins: Han highlighted decades of trust-building since 1980, urging both nations to act on leaders’ agreements for stronger political and economic alignment. 2️⃣ BRI Expansion: China welcomed Colombia’s interest in joining the infrastructure megaproject, calling it a “golden ticket” to unlock trade, energy, and tech collaboration. 3️⃣ Global Team-Up: Both sides pledged to champion multilateralism (translation: teaming up against global inequality) and build a “shared future community” – a phrase popping up everywhere from UN speeches to TikTok explainers.
Murillo doubled down on Colombia’s support for the one-China principle while nodding to youth-driven priorities: “We’re all-in on BRI and ready to work with China to defend fairness in international systems.” 🌐💡
