On 2026-09-03, Ambassador Zhu Jingyang stated that China expects the new Colombian government to maintain cooperation and deepen business relations between the two countries. ^[1] Zhu Jingyang, the Chinese ambassador to Colombia, spoke at the annual Analdex Exporters Congress in Cartagena to address concerns from local business leaders. ^[2] Ambassador Zhu Jingyang noted that China is currently Colombia's second-largest trading partner and a fundamental partner for the country's infrastructure development. ^[3] President Abelardo De La Espriella previously stated that progress should not stop due to ideological whims and that it is necessary to build upon what has already been constructed. ^[4] Ambassador Zhu Jingyang defended the business models of Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein, stating their international expansion is primarily explained by market rules. ^[5] The ambassador advised Colombian competitors not to stigmatize these platforms but to analyze the reasons behind their growth and adapt successful practices to their own operations. ^[6] The ambassador highlighted the Belt and Road Initiative as a platform for interconnectivity and infrastructure promotion, noting that Colombia's adherence responds to the country's own needs. ^[7] The ambassador stated that the role of the government is to regulate and adjust market competition rules in a timely manner to correct errors. ^[8]