Reference Message Network reported on May 15 that the Spanish "El Mundo" website published an article on May 13 titled "China Approaches Latin America and Positions Itself as a Cure for Trump's 'Bullying'". The author is Lucas de la Calle. The following are excerpts from the article: The other day, China and the United States reached an agreement to cancel or suspend most of the tariffs imposed on each other's goods. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with leaders and senior officials from Latin America in Beijing, demonstrating the influence of Chinese diplomacy. Leaders and senior officials from major economies in Latin America came to Beijing to attend the important meeting with this Asian giant. This is one of the significant diplomatic events held by the Chinese government after Trump returned to the White House. Brazilian President Lula visited China accompanied by several ministers and about 150 well-known Brazilian entrepreneurs. Chilean President Boric and Colombian President Petro also arrived in the Chinese capital. President Xi Jinping attended the opening ceremony of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-Latin America Forum and delivered a keynote speech. He said that China is willing to work with Latin America to firmly uphold the international system centered on the United Nations and the international order based on international law, and to jointly voice common positions in international and regional affairs. In 2000, China's share in the export market of Latin America was less than 2%. Now, China is the largest trading partner of South America and the second-largest (after the United States) trading partner of Latin America. This Asian country has signed free trade agreements with many Latin American countries and is pushing forward a number of major projects under the framework of its ambitious infrastructure plan, the Belt and Road Initiative. More than 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have joined this initiative. Last November, President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Bouroulart jointly attended the opening ceremony of the Qiankai Port in Lima via video conference. The construction of this port benefited from Chinese investment. The sea route between this port and China has become a new maritime corridor that will bring prosperity to the entire region through promoting bilateral trade. On the 13th, President Xi Jinping held talks with Brazilian President Lula. Lula said that China is a model in striving for trade relations with other countries. After the talks, Lula reiterated that the two countries, China and Brazil, "are determined to unite against unilateralism and protectionism." The Argentine government has also taken a pragmatic shift. President Milei said in an interview, "The well-being of the Argentine people requires me to deepen economic and trade ties with China." A recent poll also showed that the majority of the Argentine public approve of maintaining close ties with China. Other polls show positive views of this Asian giant among the people of Latin America. After Trump launched a global tariff war, China is seen as a more reliable trading partner. (Translated by Tian Ce) Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7504558713991217664/ Disclaimer: The article represents the author's own views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "Like/Dislike" buttons below.