# Chilean diplomatic mission to Asia

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> Updated: 2026-08-27T13:11:17.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna has conducted a diplomatic mission to China, Vietnam, and Japan to strengthen economic ties and prepare for President José Antonio Kast’s upcoming visit to the APEC summit in November.

In China, the minister met with high-ranking officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Premier He Lifeng, to discuss strategic cooperation and the Belt and Road Initiative. The visit aimed to promote the ‘Choose Chile’ plan to attract investment and expand external sales. During the China leg, Pérez Mackenna and Ambassador Alfonso Silva visited the Port of Shanghai, a critical hub facilitating approximately half of Chile’s shipments to China, including copper, cherries, cellulose, and salmon. The minister noted that the visit reaffirms deep commercial ties, with bilateral trade growing nearly 15% over the last year to reach US$67.1 billion.

In Vietnam, discussions focused on renewable energy, mining, agriculture, and technology. The mission concluded in Japan, where the minister met with executives from major corporations such as Mitsui, Marubeni, Sumitomo, and NTT to encourage increased investment. Highlighting Chile’s Reconstruction Law, which offers tax reductions and streamlined permitting, the minister sought to bolster relations ahead of the 130th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027. Both nations identified opportunities for cooperation in the energy transition, decarbonization, and critical minerals, noting that bilateral trade grew by 11 percent in the first half of 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Chile and Japan seek to deepen economic ties and investment

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna met with Japanese executives to promote investment, highlighting trade growth and opportunities in critical minerals and renewable energy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-and-japan-seek-to-deepen-economic-ties-and-investment

### 2026-08-24: Chilean Foreign Minister visits Port of Shanghai

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna visited the Port of Shanghai to reaffirm trade ties with China, noting that bilateral commerce reached US$67.1 billion following a 15% annual increase.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-foreign-minister-visits-port-of-shanghai

### 2026-08-17: Chilean Foreign Minister begins diplomatic mission to Asia

Chilean Foreign Minister Francisco Pérez Mackenna is touring China, Vietnam, and Japan to attract investment and prepare for President José Antonio Kast’s upcoming APEC summit visit.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-foreign-minister-begins-diplomatic-mission-to-asia

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