Hey there, young explorers! π Did you know that China and the countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are becoming really good friends in trade?
What’s Trade?
Trade is when countries buy and sell things to each other, like toys, food, and cool gadgets! π¦
Growing Together!
Recently, Chinese President Xi Jinping shared exciting news! Trade between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries has grown a lot over the years!
As of 2022, trade between these regions has reached hundreds of billions of dollars, which is way more than it was at the beginning of the century! That’s like comparing a tiny seed to a big tree! π±π³
Why Does It Matter?
This means that these countries are working together, sharing products, and helping each other’s economies grow! Isn’t that awesome? π€
Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll visit these places or even help continue building these global friendships! Keep dreaming big! π
Reference(s):
Trade between China and LAC countries exceeded $500b in 2024, Xi says
cgtn.com