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China and Ecuador Forge New Trade Ties | Costa Rica News

China and Ecuador are deepening ties as President Xi Jinping meets with Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa in Beijing, urging Latin American nations to choose their own partners free from outside interference. The visit marks Noboa’s first trip to China and focuses on boosting trade in mining, renewables, and AI-driven climate tools. Concrete deals include $14.7 million in aid for education and disaster prep, plus renewed shrimp exports—boosting bilateral trade by 20%. With China now Ecuador’s top non-oil market under a 2024 free trade pact, the partnership signals a strategic shift amid U.S.-China…

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