# China-Ecuador cooperation yields fruitful results: spokesperson

https://mins.news/en/item/27973

- CGTN, 2026-08-20 10:45 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-20/China-Ecuador-cooperation-yields-fruitful-results-spokesperson-1PLsYNY4giA/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said China and Ecuador have made substantial progress in economic and trade cooperation. Bilateral trade reached $9.83 billion in the first half of 2026, up more than 20% year on year, while the two countries signed agreements covering trade, investment, agriculture, e-commerce and sustainable development.

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