On December 22, 2025, President Xi Jinping extended a congratulatory message to Jose Antonio Kast following his election as President of the Republic of Chile.

In his message, Xi Jinping highlighted that Chile was the first South American country to establish diplomatic ties with the People’s Republic of China. He emphasized that the two nations have consistently maintained mutual respect, equality, and a spirit of cooperation, while supporting each other on core interests and major concerns.

Xi noted that practical collaboration across multiple fields has produced significant results, bringing tangible benefits to both peoples. China-Chile relations have long been a leading example in China’s engagement with Latin America, reflecting a broad consensus in both countries to continue strengthening their partnership.

President Xi expressed his strong commitment to the development of bilateral relations and affirmed his readiness to work with President-elect Kast to build on the traditional friendship and elevate the China-Chile comprehensive strategic partnership to new heights, ultimately delivering greater benefits to both nations. Photo by Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional, Wikimedia commons.