Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US ties
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, an eight-day trip during which he will seek to lift suspensions on 14 Ecuadorian shrimp processors and secure fresh investment in energy and mining. Noboa will hold talks with President Xi Jinping and meet separately with Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, according to Beijing’s…
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa embarked on his first state visit to China on Sunday, aiming to lift suspensions on 14 shrimp processors and secure fresh investments in energy and mining sectors. The eight-day trip will see him meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other key officials. This is Noboa's second visit to China, following a similar trip in June 2024.
The visit comes amid Ecuador's deepening security ties with the US. China and Ecuador established a comprehensive strategic partnership ten years ago, and Beijing hopes the visit will consolidate political mutual trust and advance the partnership. Chilean shrimp exports to China, the largest non-oil export, are worth $3.52 billion, with China accounting for 51.24%.
A technical disagreement over preservative usage and virus detections has led to the suspension of shipments. Additionally, Ecuador faces disputes with Chinese-owned hydroelectric projects, including Coca Codo Sinclair, which has seen thousands of fissures and a US$98.9 million guarantee repayment. Despite these challenges, Noboa aims to maintain good relations with both China and the US.
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