Chinese President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to economic and political cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries during the China-CELAC Forum held in Beijing on May 13, 2025. teleSUR
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00:00In China, during a speech at the CELAC Forum, President Xi Jinping declared his support for
00:05Latin American and Caribbean countries to reject external interference and follow a development
00:10path in accordance with their national conditions. During his inaugural speech at the fourth edition
00:16of the China CELAC Ministerial Forum, the Chinese president said that the countries of the region
00:21stand united against geopolitical tensions, confrontations, unilateralism and protectionism.
00:28On the other hand, he rejected bullying and high-handed practices. A day after Beijing
00:34and Washington announced a truce that will see tariff cut by 10% and 30%. President Xi also said
00:42that China and CELAC will implement the Global Development Initiative to defend the multilateral
00:47trading system and strengthen industrial chains.