"Orsi's seven-day trip to China began on Sunday and will next take him to Shanghai. A 150-person delegation, including business leaders and other government officials, is accompanying the president. His trip is being closely watched as he becomes the first Latin American leader to visit China since US special forces abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in a bloody night raid on Caracas in early January."
"Orsi said in the immediate aftermath of Maduro's abduction that Uruguay rejected the use of military intervention but later added that his removal was good news, insofar as the authoritarian regime ceases to exist and democracy emerges, according to local media. Even so, Orsi's dealings with China could still rile up Trump, who is trying to reassert US dominance over the Western Hemisphere."
"Orsi said in a post on social media that Uruguay is pursuing an active international engagement, strengthening long-term ties, and creating new opportunities for the country's development. Xi spoke to the Uruguayan leader about the need to promote a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalisation while working together for common development as they deepen their comprehensive strategic partnership, according to a Chinese readout of the meeting."
Uruguay and China signed a dozen cooperation agreements covering science, technology, and trade as they deepened a comprehensive strategic partnership. Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi began a seven-day visit to China, accompanied by a 150-person delegation of business leaders and government officials, with plans to visit Shanghai. Xi Jinping emphasized promoting a multipolar world and inclusive economic globalisation while pursuing common development. Orsi affirmed Uruguay's active international engagement and focus on long-term ties and opportunities for development. Orsi previously rejected military intervention after the US abduction of Nicolas Maduro but later called Maduro's removal potentially positive for democracy. The visit may complicate US efforts to limit Chinese influence in Latin America.
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