• Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai will host activities organized as part of the trade mission and Chilean delegation attending ChileWeek China 2026 from November 16 to 20. 

InvestChile will participate in the 11th edition of ChileWeek China 2026, organized by ProChile, which will take place from November 16 to 20 in Beijing, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. The public-private delegation will comprise more than 70 representatives and will feature, for the first time, Chilean technology companies. 

Representing the agency will be Acting Director, Juan Pablo Candia; Head of Investment Promotion, Salvatore Di Giovanni; and Investment Commissioner for Asia, Catalina Pérez. They will take part in an extensive agenda of seminars, investment workshops, and business meetings. 

Export promotion

China plays a prominent role in Chile’s international engagement strategy. Last year marked the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, which Chile established before any other South American nation. 

In addition, 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement—the first China signed with a Latin American country—and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. 

In 2025, bilateral trade reached a record US$67.1 billion, with average annual growth of 8.3% over the past five years. 

China is the leading destination for Chilean exports and a key market for sectors such as mining, agriculture, fisheries, food, and wine. Products such as copper, lithium, cherries, meat, and salmon have helped establish Chile’s reputation among Chinese consumers, thanks to their quality and reliability. 

Investment promotion

Despite being Chile’s largest trading partner and steadily expanding its presence in the country, Chinese investment still faces challenges. According to figures from the Central Bank of Chile, China’s investment stock in the country stood at just US$954 million as of 2025, equivalent to 7.7% of total investment from Asia. 

InvestChile Acting Director Juan Pablo Candia remains optimistic, noting that “beyond the investment figures, Chinese companies have diversified their investments in Chile. Energy, infrastructure, technology, and food are among the sectors in which we are supporting projects.” 

InvestChile’s project portfolio closed the first half of the year with 457 projects at various stages of development, representing a total investment of US$63.5 billion. This is a 23.6% increase compared to the same point last year. 

China is the fifth-largest investor in the portfolio, with 20 projects totaling US$4.01 billion and the potential to create 431 direct, permanent jobs. 

Meanwhile, Chinese investors accounted for the largest share of applications for temporary visas sponsored by InvestChile over the past year, representing 20% of the total. 

What is ChileWeek China?

ChileWeek China is a strategic, multisectoral public-private platform showcasing Chile in China. Since 2015, it has brought together public institutions, companies, business associations, industry groups, and their Chinese counterparts under a single agenda, combining trade and investment promotion with innovation, services, tourism, and country branding. 

The 2026 edition marks the beginning of a new decade for the initiative, with a stronger focus on technology, artificial intelligence, innovation, and emerging areas of Chile’s export offering, alongside the sectors that have traditionally underpinned bilateral economic relations. 

Over its ten editions, ChileWeek China has become a meeting point for public and private-sector stakeholders from both countries. Its continued presence has built recognition, trust, and long-term relationships, strengthening Chile’s ability to bring stakeholders together and deepen its ties with key players in China. 

Which cities will host ChileWeek China 2026?

Beijing, November 16. Beijing will host the main institutional and business activities of the 2026 edition. The program will feature networking, investment, cooperation, and trade promotion opportunities, as well as sector-specific roundtables, a showroom, and networking events connecting Chile with government officials, business associations, major corporations, investors, and strategic partners. 

Shenzhen, November 17 to 19. Shenzhen is one of China’s leading hubs for technology, artificial intelligence, innovation, and advanced manufacturing. Against the backdrop of APEC China 2026, the program will include site visits and technical tours, B2C promotion, business networking, and activities focused on emerging supply chains, innovation, and future-oriented industries. 

Shanghai, November 20. Shanghai is one of China’s leading economic, financial, commercial, and innovation centers. The program will combine investment, technology, innovation, tourism, and trade promotion, while incorporating new digital channels, e-commerce, and live streaming.