Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi is in Beijing for a seven-day state visit to China from February 1 to 7. His trip coincides with the 38th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Uruguay on Tuesday, underscoring the growing depth of bilateral relations.

The infographic below offers a snapshot of China–Uruguay relations. Over the past decades, the two countries have steadily upgraded their partnership, from long-term friendly cooperation in 2001 to a strategic partnership in 2016, and most recently to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023. Data shows that China is Uruguay's largest trading partner, with bilateral trade continuing to expand.