Trade and government officials from Uruguay praised the country's economic ties with China, emphasizing the importance of equality and mutual respect in international partnerships.
Their remarks came as Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi traveled to China on Sunday for a seven-day state visit.
Martín Mercado, vice president of Uruguay's Official Investment and Export Promotion Agency, underscored China's role as Uruguay's main trading partner and destination.
"This year, China is once again consolidated as the main buyer of Uruguayan goods. For the period closing on November 30th, it remains Uruguay's main buyer, and nothing indicates this trend will change. Over the last fourteen or fifteen years, China became the main buyer of goods, and it will continue to be so this year," he said.
The national director of Uruguay's Telecommunications and Audiovisual Communication Services, Pablo Siris, highlighted the importance of the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) put forward by China in September 2025, particularly for developing countries.
"For Uruguay, as for all Global South countries, but particularly for the small countries of the Global South, an initiative that considers countries on an equal footing, on a basis of sovereign equality, is very important. The defense of multilateralism as the path to solving humanity's greatest problems and major challenges is very important," he said.
The GGI was proposed to promote the building of a more just and equitable global governance system and work together for a community with a shared future for humanity. Since its launch, over 150 countries and international organizations have expressed their welcome and support for the initiative.
Uruguayan officials highlight economic ties with China, praise efforts in promoting global governance
As the Year of the Horse draws near, artists across China are bringing the beloved zodiac symbol to life through time-honored crafts and contemporary expression, offering a vivid tribute to the courage, hope and heritage that the animal represents.
Since China Global Television Network (CGTN) launched its "All Things Horses" challenge, creative entries have been flowing in from home and aboard, transforming the horse from a simple zodiac sign into a universal emblem of strength, progress, and human imagination.
In Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, the ancient art of Sancai, or tri-colored glazed pottery, is galloping into the new year. Under the skilled hands of Guo Aihe, director of the Luoyang Sancai Art Museum, a ceramic horse took shape stroke by stroke on a plate, its flowing glaze conjuring the image of a steed striding through clouds and mountains.
His colleague, deputy director Guo Jiaqi, demonstrated how a vibrant red-glazed Sancai horse comes to life through meticulous craftsmanship.
Elsewhere, painter Zhu Changqi captured the equine spirit with expressive ink wash paintings. Through fluid, layered brushstrokes, he conveyed both the grace and the restless energy of these animals, inviting viewers to feel their galloping soul.
In the blessings associated with the Year of the Horse, the phrase "taking the lead" represents not just speed and precedence, but also the courage to innovate and forge ahead in changing times.
Artist Zhang Yang has been devoted to painting horses since his youth. Through frequent sketching trips to Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang and other regions, Zhang has created a vast collection of horse-themed artworks.
His painting "Taking the Lead" features a powerful black horse galloping freely across the grasslands, leading a herd toward their shared destination. This piece not only embodies the strength and speed of the horse but also serves as a metaphor for those who boldly forge ahead and drive progress forward.
CGTN's "All Things Horses" challenge sparks wave of creativity among Chinese artists
