China's Xi Meets Ecuador President In Beijing - CCTV

China's Xi Meets Ecuador President In Beijing - CCTV

Beijing, June 19, 2025 — Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a meeting with Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso in Beijing today, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring new areas of cooperation. The meeting, held at the Great Hall of the People, underscored the growing economic and political relationship between the two nations.

During the meeting, President Xi emphasized the importance of the China-Ecuador relationship, highlighting the significant progress made in various sectors, including trade, investment, and infrastructure development. The two leaders discussed potential joint ventures and investment opportunities, with a focus on enhancing China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in Ecuador.

President Lasso, who is currently on a state visit to China, expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and the opportunity to deepen the partnership. He underscored Ecuador's commitment to working closely with China to foster mutual growth and development.

The meeting comes at a time when China is actively expanding its global influence through initiatives like the BRI, which aims to connect China with Europe and Africa through a network of roads, railways, and ports. Ecuador, as a member of the BRICS bloc, has been a key partner in these endeavors, with significant investments in infrastructure projects [1].

Separately, the meeting also touched upon the upcoming BRICS Summit scheduled for early July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While Xi Jinping is expected to attend the summit, he will be represented by his confidant, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, due to scheduling conflicts [1]. This will mark Xi's first absence from the BRICS Summit in over a decade.

In a related development, China is preparing for a massive military parade in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on September 3 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The parade, which will showcase China's military might and advancements, is expected to attract world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin [2].

References:
[1] https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/china-xi-jinping-russia-vladimir-putin-to-skip-brics-summit-in-brazil-2746290-2025-06-26
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/xi-jinping-to-rival-trumps-parade-with-massive-military-display-in-tiananmen-square-this-september/articleshow/122054882.cms