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Colombia Officially Joins China's Belt and Road Initiative

The agreement strengthens Sino-Colombian ties through infrastructure, trade, and investment, marking a pivotal shift in regional dynamics.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Colombian President Gustavo Petro during a signing ceremony held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 25, 2023. Ken Ishii/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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China has surpassed the US as the biggest trading partner of Brazil, Peru, Chile and others

Overview

  • Colombia and China signed a joint cooperation plan on May 14, 2025, formalizing Colombia's entry into the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
  • President Xi Jinping pledged to increase imports of Colombian products, support Chinese investments in Colombia, and collaborate on infrastructure projects.
  • Colombia's foreign ministry described the agreement as a transformative step fostering investment, technological cooperation, and sustainable development.
  • China has become Colombia's largest source of imports, surpassing the United States, and is its second-largest trading partner overall.
  • The move highlights China's growing influence in Latin America as it expands its BRI network, countering U.S. efforts to maintain regional influence.