Beijing, China - Oct 17, 2023 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Xi Jinping, Chinese president (partially overlaid with shot 2): "In November last year, we had the opportunity to meet during my participation in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, and our discussions were highly productive. Hereby, I extend my warm welcome to your attendance to the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and your state visit. Since the establishment of China-Chile diplomatic relations more than half a century ago, the bilateral ties have long been at the forefront of China's relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, creating numerous 'firsts.' Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and also a pioneer in the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Latin America. Chilean leaders' attendance of three Belt and Road Forums for International Cooperation is a unique presence among Latin American and Caribbean countries. The China-Chile cooperation in various fields has played a key role in fostering development and rejuvenation in both nations, delivering tangible benefits to our peoples. I attach great importance to the China-Chile relations and am ready to exchange views with you on the development of our bilateral relations and issues of common concern." ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ 2. Various of meeting between Xi, Chilean President Gabriel Boric, national flags of China, Chile ++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++ STORYLINE: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Chilean President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday in Beijing. Boric arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and pay a state visit. "In November last year, we had the opportunity to meet during my participation in the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, and our discussions were highly productive. Hereby, I extend my warm welcome to your attendance to the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation and your state visit," said Xi. "Since the establishment of China-Chile diplomatic relations more than half a century ago, the bilateral ties have long been at the forefront of China's relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries, creating numerous 'firsts.' Chile is the first South American country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and also a pioneer in the Belt and Road cooperation between China and Latin America. Chilean leaders' attendance of three Belt and Road Forums for International Cooperation (BRF) is a unique presence among Latin American and Caribbean countries. The China-Chile cooperation in various fields has played a key role in fostering development and rejuvenation in both nations, delivering tangible benefits to our peoples," he said. "I attach great importance to the China-Chile relations and am ready to exchange views with you on the development of our bilateral relations and issues of common concern," Xi said. The forum is the most important diplomatic event hosted by China so far this year, and the most significant celebration for the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The first-ever BRF was held in Beijing in 2017, and the second edition took place in 2019. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqiVuhM6AtI

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