Picture a 24/7 library lighting up San Salvador with over 360,000 books 🏛️—the China-funded National Library of El Salvador isn’t just a cultural gem, but a symbol of deepening ties between China and Latin America. This landmark project is part of a 200+ infrastructure wave transforming the region, creating nearly 1 million jobs since 2013!
Trade Boom & BRI Power
China is now Latin America’s #1 trade partner for Chile, Brazil, and Peru, with bilateral trade hitting $500B 💼. From Peru’s Chancay Port (slashing shipping costs by 20%) to Jamaica’s mega-highway, BRI projects are reshaping logistics and livelihoods. A CGTN poll found 80% of Latin Americans see BRI as a development booster 🚀.
Scholarships, Visas & Shared Futures
Announcing 66B yuan in credit support, China unveiled sweeteners at the China-CELAC Forum: 3,500 scholarships 🌍, visa-free travel for 5 regional countries, and 10K+ training opportunities. President Xi stressed solidarity amid global challenges: “Development isn’t just a right—it’s our shared pursuit.” With 86% of Latin Americans viewing China positively, bridges are building fast.
