During the presentation of the third Document on China’s Policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean, the Ambassador of Dominica and head of the region’s Diplomatic Corps in Beijing, Charles Martin, described the text as a practical guide for bilateral cooperation.    

He stated that the document boots the five strategic programs agreed upon at the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum in May 2025.

Martin noted that these programs encompass more than 40 concrete actions in areas such as solidarity, development, civilizational exchange, peace, and connectivity among peoples.

The diplomat emphasized that the implementation of the agreement will have direct impacts on sectors such as infrastructure, trade, investment, technology, education, culture, agriculture, energy, health, and sustainable development.

He highlighted tangible examples such as the expansion of railway networks in South America, energy projects in Central America, and academic and cultural exchange programs.

Martin reiterated that the partnership is not limited to economic transactions nor does it create dependency, but rather strengthens the countries’ capacity to face current and future challenges. The ambassador stated that China-LAC cooperation contributes to building a more prosperous, just, and sustainable world.

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