Under the vaulted ceilings of Beijing's Great Hall of the People, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Wednesday for the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC Forum.
Against the backdrop of China's busy international calendar, this high-profile meeting underscored a shared vision: demonstrating how countries in the Global South can drive economic growth, foster innovation, and tackle global challenges together. Both leaders hailed the forum as a beacon for young entrepreneurs, tech start-ups, and sustainable development initiatives across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Chinese mainland.
President Xi highlighted South-South cooperation as an engine for prosperity, pointing to emerging partnerships in green tech, digital infrastructure, and cultural exchange. President Boric praised these efforts as a roadmap for resilient recovery and inclusive growth, noting that Chilean businesses and universities stand ready to collaborate on research, clean energy, and talent exchange programs.
For young global citizens and business innovators, the meeting sends a clear message: cross-continental collaboration can unlock new markets, drive start-up ecosystems, and advance environmental goals. Thought leaders and changemakers are watching closely as this forum cements a partnership model that bridges continents and cultures.
As delegates prepare to translate this high-level talk into tangible projects, the China-CELAC Forum's fourth ministerial meeting in Beijing sets a new standard for South-South engagement – one that promises real-world impact from Santiago to Shanghai and beyond.
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