Hu's visit to boost relations

Latin America is a true, indispensible partner and holds great cooperative potential for China's peaceful development

China's attention will focus on Latin America this week as President Hu Jintao visits Chile and Venezuela and attends a meeting of the BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) in Brazil.

Latin America is important for the global economy and has great potential for future development. Along with the ascending status, the foreign policies of Latin American nations have become more independent.