BEIJING, June 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from
China.org.cn
Ambassadors of Latin America
and the Caribbean (LAC) to
China gathered on Tuesday at
Tsinghua University to discuss China's investments in and the development of
LAC countries. Over 30 diplomatic envoys and representatives from
17 LAC countries attended the event.
In his welcome speech, Li Luming,
president of Tsinghua University, highlighted the significant
progress in China-LAC cooperation
over the past decade within the framework of the China-CELAC Forum.
He said the shift in Chinese investments toward "new
infrastructure" industries, such as ICT, renewable energy, and
high-end manufacturing, reflect a shared commitment to quality and
sustainable development.
He also emphasized Tsinghua's dedication to expanding
cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean partners, and said he looks forward
to building on collective expertise and positive expectations to
reach a thriving future.
Fernando Lugris, Uruguayan
ambassador to China, described the
event as "timely" and "meaningful." He discussed China's pivotal role in the sustainable
development of the LAC region, and said China is a key partner with Uruguay in trade, finance, and investment.
With this year being the 10th anniversary of the China-CELAC Forum,
Lugris called for increased high-quality Chinese investments in
sectors like science, technology, and innovation.
Cai Wei, director general of the
Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, said China's
investment and development initiatives in the LAC region are driven
by principles of equality, mutual benefit, and cultural
inclusivity. He said he hopes the two sides can uphold openness,
continue to collaborate, reject protectionism, and together promote
global economic recovery.
Also at the event, Chen Taotao, director of Tsinghua
University's Latin American Center, spoke on China's current and future investments in the
LAC region. In addition, Liao Ying,
director of the Center for Global Competence Development at
Tsinghua University, introduced initiatives for enhancing Tsinghua
students' global competence and overseas experiences.
Ambassadors from LAC countries also engaged in a roundtable
discussion on the event's theme. They echoed the significance of
the event in fostering mutual understanding, and expressed hopes to
strengthen exchange and cooperation with Tsinghua University.
In his closing remarks, Yang Bin, vice president of Tsinghua
University, said the strong, growing relationship between
China and LAC countries is built
on mutual understanding and cooperation despite geographical
distances. The event will undoubtedly pave the way for more
pragmatic cooperation in areas such as economic development, youth
empowerment, artificial intelligence, and online education, Yang
said.
The event was hosted by Tsinghua University and co-organized by
the university's Latin America Center, the Institute for Global
Development, the Center for Global Competence Development, and the
Center for China-Latin America Management Studies of the School of
Economics and Management.
Tsinghua University hosts dialogue on China-LAC investment,
development
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