China: First Latin American, Caribbean Day held in Beijing to foster closer ties.

The diplomatic corps of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in China hosted the first LAC Day activity in Beijing on Saturday, aiming to promote people-to-people exchanges between the two sides. Held outdoors at Chaoyang Park, the event drew large crowds with vibrant performances, authentic cuisine, and traditional handicrafts showcasing the LAC region's culture and resources. Recent surveys showed increasing favorable sentiments towards China and positive perceptions of China's influence among people in LAC countries. Shotlist: Beijing, China - Oct 10, 2026: 1. Various of boards showing LAC Day 2026, activity in progress, attendees; 2. SOUNDBITE (English) Martin Charles, dean of diplomatic corps of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries in China; ambassador of Dominica to China: "We also see this event as an opportunity to encourage greater people-to-people exchanges, including tourism, education, youth engagement and creative collaboration. The more our peoples know about one another, the stronger and more enduring our relationship becomes."; 3. Attendees; 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Zhang Run, Director-General, Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs, Chinese Foreign Ministry: "China and LAC countries are separated by the vast ocean and far away from each other, but we enjoy cultural connections, similar visions, intertwined interests, and close people-to-people ties. Both sides have always treated each other as equals for mutual benefits, helped each other in times of need, and advanced hand in hand on the path of development."; 5. Various of activity in progress, attendees, exhibits; 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Ramiro Jose Cruz Flores, Nicaragua's Ambassador to China (starting with shot 5/partially overlaid with shot 7): "China puts a lot of importance on the Latin American and Caribbean region. Our cooperation in the last 10 years has grown immensely. So we really hope that this cooperation continues to grow, because it's very beneficial for our region. In the case of Nicaragua, we are so proud that we have a very strong cooperation with China. And we are sure that we will continue to grow in the relationship that we have with China. And Nicaragua hopes to be an example to our region in the cooperation with the People's Republic of China." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 7. People visiting exhibition booth of Nicaragua [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE]; 8. Board showing LAC Day 2026. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]