The staunch Latin American presidents and vice presidents visited China one after another, and the leaders of the three countries visited China intensively within a week

This week, the leaders of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro Moros, the Republic of Zambia, President Hakeed Hichilema, and Cambodian Prime Minister Hunmane visited China.

The summit of the Group of 77 and China opened on the 15th in Havana, the capital of Cuba, with a focus on promoting coordinated cooperation among southern countries to address current challenges. China is not a member of the Group of 77, but has always supported the organization's just claims and reasonable demands. Since the 1990s, the relationship between China and the Group of 77 has made significant progress, and coordination and cooperation have been carried out through the mechanism of the Group of 77 and China.

Recently, Western countries have also criticized the Chinese economy. In fact, during recent visits to China, many foreign politicians, executives of foreign enterprises, and heads of international institutions have expressed their willingness to strengthen economic and trade cooperation with China and their expectations for the Chinese economy. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said, "The Chinese economy has not collapsed, but rather the 'China Collapse Theory' has repeatedly collapsed."

Leaders of the Three Kingdoms Visiting China

The President of the Republic of Zambia, Hakand Hichilema, visited China on a state visit from September 10th to 16th.

At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang of the State Council, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manai made an official visit to China from September 14th to 16th.

The two heads of state announced the upgrade of China Venezuela relations to an all-weather strategic partnership.

In recent years, both China and Venezuela have gone through an extraordinary development process, supporting each other in the ever-changing international situation and forming a "steadfast" friendship. China has always viewed the development of relations with Venezuela from a strategic and long-term perspective, firmly supporting Venezuela's efforts to safeguard national sovereignty, national dignity, and social stability, and firmly supporting Venezuela's just cause of opposing external interference. The establishment of an all-weather strategic partnership between China and Venezuela is in line with the common expectations of the two peoples and in line with the trend of historical development. Both sides should promote the strategic cooperation between China and Venezuela to yield more fruitful results, bring more benefits to the two peoples, and inject more positive energy into world peace and development.

This visit is Maduro's fifth visit to China since assuming the presidency. Just a few days before President Maduro's visit, Venezuelan Vice President Rodriguez had already led a high-level delegation to visit China in advance. CCTV pointed out that it is rare for both the President and Vice President to visit a country at the same time on the international diplomatic stage, which fully reflects the high importance that Venezuela attaches to the relationship between Venezuela and China, as well as the determination to promote pragmatic cooperation between the two countries.

The two heads of state announced the upgrade of China Zambia relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation.

The Tanzania Zambia Railway is a symbol of friendship between China and Africa, and the two peoples hold a special friendship with each other. The Chinese side has always viewed and developed China Zambia relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and is willing to work together with Zambia to transform the profound traditional friendship between the two countries into an inexhaustible driving force for cooperation and win-win in the new era, promoting stable and far-reaching China Zambia relations, and continuously reaching new heights. Currently, the collective rise of developing countries and their increasing international influence have become an irreversible trend of the times. We need to strengthen unity and cooperation, practice true multilateralism, firmly uphold international fairness and justice, strive to enhance the voice of developing countries, and safeguard the common interests of both countries and the vast number of developing countries.

China and Cambodia are staunch friends. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 65 years ago, both sides have always maintained a high level of mutual trust, equal treatment, and mutual benefit, firmly supporting each other in safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests. This is the core essence of the China Cambodia community with a shared future. No matter how the international and regional situation changes, China has always been Cambodia's most reliable friend and steadfast reliance. China is willing to work hand in hand with Cambodia to jointly uphold international fairness and justice, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries.

Opening of the Summit of the Group of 77 and China

The summit of the Group of 77 and China opened on the 15th in Havana, the capital of Cuba, with a focus on promoting coordinated cooperation among southern countries to address current challenges. This summit is hosted by Cuba, the rotating chair of the Group of 77 and China, with the theme of "Current Development Challenges: The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation". About 30 heads of state or government from countries such as Brazil and Venezuela, as well as several heads of international and regional organizations and high-level delegations from nearly 100 countries, attended the conference. Cuban revolutionary leader Ra ú l Castro attended the meeting.

The Group of 77 was established in 1964 as an intergovernmental international organization composed of developing countries, aimed at strengthening solidarity and cooperation to accelerate the economic and social development process of developing countries. Currently, it has more than 130 member countries. China is not a member of the Group of 77, but has always supported the organization's just claims and reasonable demands. Since the 1990s, the relationship between China and the Group of 77 has made significant progress, and coordination and cooperation have been carried out through the mechanism of the Group of 77 and China.

On the 14th, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, stated at a regular press conference that the Group of 77 is a cooperation mechanism for developing countries and has always adhered to upholding international fairness and justice and defending the common rights and interests of developing countries. China appreciates Cuba's work as the rotating presidency for 2023 and supports the Cuban side in hosting the "Group of 77 and China" summit.

Mao Ning stated that China looks forward to the summit making positive contributions to strengthening unity and cooperation among developing countries and jointly addressing challenges. It is willing to work with Cuba and other members of the Group of 77 to better safeguard the common rights and interests of developing countries.

Li Xi stated that China is the world's largest developing country. No matter to what extent China develops, it will always be a member of the developing country family and a member of the global southern countries. China is willing to work closely with the members of the Group of 77 to optimize the input of development resources, give full play to the maximum effectiveness of public goods such as the "the Belt and Road" initiative, and solve development problems. We welcome all parties to attend the third "the Belt and Road" International Cooperation Summit Forum to be held in Beijing in October this year to discuss cooperation plans and seek common development.

The theory of China's collapse has repeatedly collapsed

Recently, Western countries have also criticized the Chinese economy. The Australian Finance Minister stated that the significant slowdown in China's economic growth rate has had an impact on Australia. US Deputy Treasury Secretary Adyemo said that the slowdown in China's economic growth will mainly affect neighboring Asia.

"It seems that various' China collapse theories' will emerge every now and then, but the fact is that the Chinese economy has not collapsed, on the contrary, the 'China collapse theory' has repeatedly collapsed," said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on September 12th.

Mao Ning stated that since the beginning of this year, the global economic recovery has been weak, and the external environment has been severe and complex. However, the Chinese economy has continued to recover, and the overall recovery is improving. In the first half of the year, China's GDP grew by 5.5% year-on-year, significantly faster than last year's 3%. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the Chinese economy will grow by 5.2% this year, contributing one-third to global economic growth. The Chinese economy remains the main driving force of global economic growth.

On September 14th, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. Mao Ning emphasized that the fundamental principles of China's strong economic resilience, great potential, abundant vitality, and long-term improvement have not changed. We have confidence and the ability to promote sustained and healthy economic development. China will adhere to high-level opening-up, strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with countries around the world, and share the dividends of development. China's development will bring more opportunities to neighboring Asia and the world.