China’s Xi supports Latin America in ‘upholding independence’

Xi Jinping met Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in Beijing and said China supports Latin American countries' 'independence and self-reliance' and their right to 'independently choose partners,' according to state media. Noboa, a close Trump ally, is on a weeklong China trip during which Beijing reinstated export access for eight Ecuadorian shrimp plants after months of negotiations.

The meeting comes as Trump has notched diplomatic wins across the region, with several countries shifting toward conservative alignment with Washington. Xi called for expanded cooperation with Ecuador in energy, minerals, infrastructure and finance, framing China's overtures as respect for sovereignty rather than competition for influence.

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