Peruvian business community, government anticipate greater tech, environment cooperation with China

Peru's business community and government say they are eagerly anticipating new cooperation opportunities with China in technology and sustainable development brought by the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in the Peruvian capital Lima.

Scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Lima under the theme "Empower, Include, Grow," the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will gather leaders from 21 member economies across the Asia-Pacific, including the United States and China, the two largest economies in the world, as well as other major economies in Southeast Asia.

"Members of the Peruvian business community are looking to display their demands and supplies. The focus will be on investment in areas like technology and manufacturing, and there is an expectation on what achievements the APEC will provide. It is obvious China is the factory of the world. With the Chancay Port and other special economic zones opening, Peru is looking forward to seeing Chinese factories setting up in Peru," said Julio Perez, president of the Peruvian Exporters Association, in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN).

In addition to technological advancements, the Peruvian government is also actively focusing on green development and transitioning towards sustainable practices. Emphasizing eco-friendly solutions, renewable energy sources and environmentally conscious strategies, businesses are aligning their objectives with global sustainability goals.

"With the arrival of President Xi Jinping, we hope to expand free trade agreements with China. The environmental issue is always transversal to all projects. So we do hope to strengthen our relations in the conservation of the environment, in environmental quality, biodiversity conservation, and projects of sustainable development," Juan Carlos Castro, Peruvian Minister of Environment, told the CGTN.

Peruvian business community, government anticipate greater tech, environment cooperation with China

Iran will deliver a "devastating" response if it comes under military attack, Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Tuesday, while stressing that Iran has never ruled out diplomacy in dealing with the United States.

Speaking at a press conference in Tehran about the negotiations between Iran and the U.S., Baghaei said that Israel has been deliberately portraying Iran's peaceful nuclear program as a so-called "Iranian nuclear crisis" and plays a destructive role in any potential talks between Iran and the U.S.

Baghaei called on the U.S. to ensure its foreign policy is not influenced by Israel.

"We cannot enter a diplomatic process without considering what has occurred over the past 10 to 15 years, and even the actions of the U.S. over the last seven to eight months. All of these require us to be extremely cautious in any diplomatic process. At the same time, we have repeatedly emphasized that Iran has never shied away from diplomatic channels," said Baghaei.

Responding to the U.S. sanctions and threats, the spokesman blasted the U.S. for being obsessed with using economic means to exert pressure, accusing the U.S. of talking diplomacy while simultaneously intensifying pressure on Iran behind closed doors.

He also reiterated that any military aggression against Iran by the U.S. or Israel would be met with a firm and forceful response.

Iranian public opinion generally views current Iran-U.S. relations as a complex game balancing diplomacy and military pressure. With no concrete solutions yet on core disputes such as missile-related issues, whether the two sides will reach an agreement or slide into confrontation remains to be seen.

Iran warns of 'devastating' response if attacked: spokesman