China’s leader Xi Jinping suggests expanding trade ties beyond buying commodities, as he continues to rally nations in the face of Trump’s tariffs.

Under the guidance of Xi and his Latin American and Caribbean counterparts, the forum now hosts a constellation of institutional interactions such as ministerial meetings, dialogues among foreign ministers, coordinators' meetings, and a growing number of specialized sub-forums ranging from digital technology to poverty reduction.

NEW YORK] Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to deepen economic cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean nations and offered visa-free entry to some countries, as he seeks to position China as a better partner than the US.