Hope to deepen cooperation between China and Argentina, reject political pressure from the United States, and encourage Argentine companies to 'embrace' the opportunities presented by the China International Import Expo

In the huge exhibition hall of the Shanghai International Import Expo, entrepreneurs and officials from 155 countries, regions, and international organizations are proudly showcasing products they hope to attract purchases from China, the world's largest market. Among them, Argentina's participation is very remarkable, but not because it has sent high-level government envoys, but because it has 13 meat companies participating. "According to the Argentine newspaper" Twelve Pages "on the 9th, in the face of political pressure from the United States to" let China withdraw from Argentina ", representatives of the Argentine business community emphasized China's important economic significance to Argentina during the Expo and called on officials to attend more such events.

Alejandra Konconi, Executive Director of the Argentina China Chamber of Commerce, told the Twelve Pages newspaper during the CIIE that it is a grand event to showcase the country's brand image and promote various countries to the world. The demand for Argentine products in Asian markets such as China is strong. "It is our natural complementary market, not competing with us like the United States or the European Union. At the same time, China is also a hub that allows us to further cooperate with other Asian countries.

When talking about some American figures' statements about "getting China out of Argentina", Kononi said that the business community "doesn't take these remarks very seriously". What does the so-called 'letting China withdraw from Argentina' mean? If that day really happens, Argentina's industry will collapse, raw material supply will be cut off, and agriculture will also collapse. Because there is a deep interdependence between our country and China, and China is our main partner. "She said that the relationship between Argentina and China will not be easily changed. We are a sovereign country, and the local leaders of Argentina, from Ushuaia to Rakiaca, have made it clear that no one can decide for them who to receive. Everyone benefits from cooperation with China

China has become Argentina's largest trading partner. According to a recent report by the Argentine newspaper "Sideprofile", the Argentine National Bureau of Statistics released data showing that the bilateral trade volume between China and Argentina reached 3.109 billion US dollars in September, marking the first time in nearly three years that China has surpassed Brazil to become Argentina's largest trading partner. Based on this, the Twelve Pages newspaper believes that for Argentina, "allowing China to withdraw from Argentina" means losing key trading partners, as well as projects worth billions of dollars in energy, infrastructure engineering, and scientific research cooperation. The newspaper believes that the US statement is more of an expression of desire than an ongoing plan.

According to the Argentine newspaper "La Horn", Argentina's meat exports to China are expected to triple in the next 10 years. The rise of the middle-income group of over 400 million people is a new factor driving changes in domestic consumption in China. According to reports, in recent years, the size of China's middle class has grown, and their consumption patterns are increasingly approaching those of Western societies, especially the United States. This is also the best opportunity for Argentina to upgrade and transform from open pasture production to a cold chain processing system with the ability to export to China.

During the CIIE, Fausto Brihenti, the relevant person in charge of the Argentine Producers and Exporters Association (APEA), said in an interview with Global Times reporters that he saw Chinese consumers showing great interest in high-quality products. The Chinese market has broad prospects, and we believe we can increase the variety of products we sell in this market, "Brihunti said." The CIIE is a great platform, and we have been participating since the first one. Argentina (agriculture and animal husbandry) only officially opened up the Chinese market in 2005 and 2006, much later than countries such as Australia, but we are slowly catching up

According to the Southern Common Market News Agency, during this year's CIIE, Argentina is also making efforts to promote agricultural products such as beef to China through self media bloggers and media. According to the report, the Argentine Beef Promotion Agency has launched a promotion strategy that combines digitalization and media, allowing many well-known content creators and media reporters to personally experience the flavor and stories behind Argentine beef.

Not only meat companies, but also the Argentine Grain Exporters and Processing Association recently announced that it will open accounts on Chinese social media platforms to "strengthen connections with key markets and promote communication with strategic partners, professional media, and Chinese consumers".

Kong Koni believes that political pressure from the United States will not seriously affect China's strategic and long-term investment in Argentina. This type of investment usually focuses on ensuring the supply of key resources, such as lithium or corn. Overall, large Chinese companies view Argentina from a long-term perspective, and regardless of external political rhetoric, Argentina's domestic legal framework is stable and sustainable.