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Argentina's Milei Embraces China for 2026 Trade Boost

1/13/2026

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Argentine President Javier Milei plans a 2026 visit to China to strengthen commercial ties.
In a Clarín interview, Milei said, "We have a very good commercial relationship with China," underscoring openness to trade.
This marks a shift from Milei's 2023 stance that criticized Beijing as authoritarian and urged severing state partnerships.
The move comes as Argentina seeks to bolster international trade amid United States pressure to curb ties with China.

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Argentine President Javier Milei plans a 2026 visit to China to strengthen commercial ties.
In a Clarín interview, Milei said, "We have a very good commercial relationship with China," underscoring openness to trade.
This marks a shift from Milei's 2023 stance that criticized Beijing as authoritarian and urged severing state partnerships.
The move comes as Argentina seeks to bolster international trade amid United States pressure to curb ties with China.