Time of establishment of friendly relations: August 2007

Overview:

The Valparaíso Region is the fifth largest in the Republic of Chile, covering an area of 16,396 square kilometers. It comprises 8 provinces, with a population of approximately 1.71 million people. The region's economy is well-developed, contributing around 30 percent of Chile's GDP. Major economic sectors include agriculture, fishing, mining and industry. Key agricultural products include wheat, corn, fruit, tobacco, as well as export-oriented goods such as garlic, onions and melons, with the fruit industry being particularly prosperous. The coastal areas in the west are rich in fish. Major mineral resources include limestone, copper, gold and silver.

Valparaíso is the second-largest industrial zone in Chile, accounting for around 17 percent of the nation's total industrial output, and its major industries include mineral smelting, cement, textiles, sugar refining and heat treatment factories. Tourism is also well-developed, with popular destinations including Easter Island and Viña del Mar.

The capital city, Valparaíso, serves as the seat of Chile's National Congress, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is located 120 kilometers from Santiago, the national capital. Known as the "Gateway to Chile", its port handles about a quarter of the nation's cargo volume annually.

Relations with Guangdong:

Since establishing ties, both regions have actively promoted cooperation in areas such as the economy and trade, sports and culture. In 2009, the then governor of San Antonio Province in Valparaíso led a delegation to Guangdong to participate in the "30th Anniversary Celebration of Guangdong's International Friendship City Relations". In 2015, Xu Ruisheng, the then vice-governor of Guangdong, led a delegation to visit the Valparaíso Region. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the two regions proactively shared pandemic response experiences and collaborated on anti-pandemic measures. In 2021, Rodrigo Mundaca, the governor of the Valparaíso Region, recorded a video message for the "Guangdong-Latin American and Caribbean Countries Cooperation and Exchange Dialogue & Guangdong International Business Opportunities Promotion Conference".

Other friendship cities:

Guangzhou–Santiago.