As the world knows, President Javier Milei of Argentina is a very special leader.
However, Javier Milei’s latest attitude towards China still surprised the world, especially many Westerners.
Why are you surprised?
Javier Milei, not the original Javier Milei.
Because during the election campaign, Javier Milei has always taken a hostile attitude towards China. Anyway, he even claimed that he would no longer do business with China
Is it possible?
Not only is it impossible, but it continues to strengthen.
During the Rio G20 summit, he met with Chinese leaders for the first time. Watching CCTV’s video, the atmosphere of the meeting was particularly harmonious.
According to the report of Xinhua News Agency, Javier Milei is very positive.
He said, I am very pleased to meet Chinese leaders and thank China for providing valuable assistance to stabilize Argentina’s domestic economic and financial situation.
The next sentence is particularly meaningful.
He told Chinese leaders that the traditional friendship between Argentina and China is profound, and Argentina hopes to become a reliable and stable partner for China’s cooperation.
Please note: reliable and stable partners.
Don’t worry, Javier Milei has further ideas.
He said: Afghanistan hopes to further strengthen cooperation with China in the fields of economy, trade, energy and mineral resources, finance, etc. He welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and cooperate in Afghanistan, and is willing to provide a good business environment for investment enterprises in Afghanistan and protect the legitimate rights and interests of enterprises in accordance with the law.
This is hope, but also a commitment: Argentina not only needs to continue cooperating with China, but also actively attract Chinese investment and provide support for Chinese investment.
How can I still see any trace of his statement during the election?

Javier Milei changed, feeling a little 180 degree turn.
I saw that some foreign media commented that “this shows Javier Milei’s more pragmatic character, which is surprising”.
This change is not only reflected in the attitude towards China.
At this G20 summit, Argentina was once very opposed to the G20 declaration, especially regarding the taxation provisions on the wealthy. But in the end, Javier Milei signed.
I have looked at the G20 declaration and it still retains this clause: seek cooperation while fully respecting tax sovereignty to ensure effective taxation of ultra-high net worth individuals.
Why did Javier Milei change?
I saw that Western media quoted Professor Menezes from the University of Bras í lia as saying, ‘Argentina is not a big country, and the economic situation is very difficult.’ This pressure is’ enough to ultimately reduce Argentina’s opposition ‘.
This is certainly the observation of Latin Americans, and when it comes to China Arab relations, I always feel that there are at least two reasons.
On the one hand, Argentina understands the interests at stake.
China is a reliable key trading partner for Argentina.
China is now Argentina’s second largest trading partner, second only to its neighboring country Brazil, and is also Argentina’s largest source of imports. In 2023, the trade volume between China and Argentina will reach about 20 billion US dollars, while Argentina and the United States will reach 14 billion US dollars.
The Wall Street Journal had previously pointed out that “Javier Milei found it difficult to decouple from China.”
So, before going on stage, you can make big statements, but after going on stage, you must be very pragmatic. In the words of western media, while Javier Milei hopes to maintain closer relations with the United States, he also believes that China’s investment and trade are crucial to Argentina’s future.
In fact, as soon as Javier Milei came to power, he began to adjust his position. He said that China Arab economic and trade relations “have not changed at all”. “We have always said that we are ‘liberals’. If people want to do business with China, they can.”
Now, when meeting with Chinese leaders, he goes further and solemnly promises that Argentina will be a reliable and stable partner for China.

On the other hand, China’s sincerity and patience.
Instead of pointing fingers at Javier Milei, China has maintained enough patience and restraint.
The benefits of cooperating with China are visible to the whole world, and Argentinians are more aware of them.
According to Xinhua News Agency, when meeting Javier Milei in Rio, Brazil for the first time, Chinese leaders said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations more than half a century ago, the two sides have adhered to mutual respect, equal treatment and mutual benefit. China’s policy towards Argentina has always been aimed at the entire Argentine people, and China Argentina cooperation also benefits all people.
The words are serious and heartfelt, but also have some meaning.
It is indeed beneficial.
How many countries in the world can accept Argentina’s soybean, beef and mineral products if the Chinese do not buy them?
The United States?
In many fields such as beef and soybeans, the United States is Argentina’s main competitor.
China is the truly reliable partner for cooperation.
It must be noted that China, as a super large market, is indeed an opportunity for the whole world, especially for many Latin American countries.
If you don’t believe me, we can look at Brazil’s statement to China, Peru’s statement to China, and Chile’s statement to China.
As a Latin American country, they have had more comparisons. The United States has always been meddling and economically plundering them, while China respects and cooperates with them.
During this meeting, according to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese leaders also told Miller that the economic and trade structures between China and Arab countries are highly complementary, and the prospects for cooperation are broad. They welcome Arab countries to seize the important opportunities brought by China’s high-level opening-up and further expand their market share in China.
Argentina, you need to seize this important opportunity.
Moreover, it is important to note that China does not interfere in its internal affairs.
Chinese leaders told Javier Milei that China cherishes the traditional friendship between the two peoples and supports Afghanistan to explore a development path that suits its national conditions through reform
Where in the world can one find such a China?
So Javier Milei was very happy.
Not only was his attitude towards China very positive this time, but I also saw that he quickly posted a photo on his social media account of him warmly shaking hands with Chinese leaders.
Javier Milei has changed and become more mature, at least in China Arab relations.

Of course, Javier Milei is still Javier Milei.
For example, after Donald Trump was elected, he immediately flew to the Sea Lake Manor, becoming the first and only foreign leader Donald Trump met after his election.
Also, recently he fired the Argentine Foreign Minister because Argentina criticized the United States in a vote at the United Nations; He also suspected that global warming was a conspiracy and withdrew the Argentine climate delegation to Baku; He disregarded opposition from other countries and announced the withdrawal of Argentine soldiers from the United Nations in Lebanon
Javier Milei has caused headaches for many countries, but Javier Milei is very active on the issue of China.
Let’s listen to their words and observe their actions.
According to Javier Milei, he will visit China next January.
When I saw the relevant experts, I made comments. It is not ruled out that Javier Milei will visit China every year since then, because it is very simple. Cooperation with China is truly mutually beneficial.
You want to be good friends with the United States, it’s okay, it’s your choice; But the fact will tell you that China is an irreplaceable partner for cooperation.