Heads up, young globetrotters 🌍! The Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy, Li Guoying, is heading to La Paz, Bolivia, for the inauguration of President Rodrigo Paz on November 8. Li isn’t just China’s diplomatic ace—he’s also the minister of water resources 🚰.
The announcement came from the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday, confirming Li’s attendance at the invitation of the Bolivian government. This highlights growing ties between the Chinese mainland and Latin America, where cooperation on sustainable projects is gaining momentum.
Just days earlier, on November 5 in Sucre, Paz received his credentials at the historic Casa de la Libertad, marking the official start of his leadership. Now all eyes are on La Paz for the big day.
While we often focus on tech collabs and cultural exchanges, water security and infrastructure are crucial undercurrents in global diplomacy. From South Asia’s monsoon challenges to the Andes’ glacier-fed reservoirs, knowledge-sharing on water management can spark real impact 🤝💧.
Stay tuned for more updates on how these South-South partnerships are shaping a more connected, resilient world. After all, water is life—and collaboration knows no borders 🌊.
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Xi's special envoy to attend the inauguration of Bolivia's president
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