Ecuador president in Beijing: Why is Latin America drawing closer to China?

厄瓜多尔总统访京:为何拉美与中国日益走近?

World Today

2026-08-19

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①Chinese, Ecuadorian leaders discuss Belt and Road cooperation and investment. What's driving Latin American nations to deepen ties with China? (00:55) ②Macao unveils its next 5-year development plan. How can Macao move beyond gaming and tap into mainland's growth? (12:50) ③China recovers rocket stage on land for first time after earlier recovery at sea. How close is China to achieving routine rocket recovery and reuse? (24:51) ④World Robot Conference opens in Beijing, showcasing real-world uses. Where does China stand in the global race to develop humanoid robots? (33:55) ⑤29 U.S. states take Meta to court over allegations that Facebook and Instagram are hooking kids. Is Big Tech finally being held accountable for social media addiction? (44:12)
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  • Chinese and Ecuadorian leaders discuss belt and road cooperation

  • and investment, what's driving Latin American nations to deepen ties with China.

  • Macau unveils its next five-year development plan.

  • How can Macau move beyond gaming and tap into new opportunities from mainland's growth?

  • 29 U.S.

  • States take Meta to court over allegations that Facebook and Instagram are hooking kids.

  • Is big tech finally being held accountable for social media addiction?

  • Hello and welcome to Road Today.

  • I'm Ge Anna in Beijing.

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  • Our top story, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called

  • for stronger political trust and closer cooperation between China and Ecuador.

  • During talks with visiting Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa,

  • Xi Jinping said China is ready to work with Ecuador on their respective paths toward modernization,

  • implement Belt and Road cooperation, and make better use of their free trade agreement.

  • Noboa reaffirmed Ecuador's respect for China's position on the Taiwan question,

  • for greater exports to China and more Chinese investment in Ecuador.

  • The two sides also signed cooperation agreements in areas including grain industry and the digital economy.

  • To dive into this, joining us on the line is Professor Cao Ting,