Strengthened ties to boost exchanges

Chengdu, the capital city of Southwest China's Sichuan province, expects more cultural and economic exchanges with Latin American countries amid the strengthening ties between China and the region.

"China and Latin America enjoy a long history of cooperation, which dates back to the late 16th century. China is willing to continue to be a good friend and partner of Latin American countries and promote mutual cooperation," said President Xi Jinping during his recent visit to Latin America.

"As one of the fastest-growing and most famous historic and cultural cities in China, Chengdu already has cultural and economic exchanges with Latin American countries, and the exchanges will be strengthened," said local officials in Chengdu.