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The Sustainability Observatory of the School of Economics and Business at the University of Chile (FEN UChile) officially launched the Intercultural Business Program for ESG Promotion, a pioneering initiative that seeks to embed sustainability principles into the Chile-China relationship. The program brings together academics, policymakers, and companies from both countries to promote responsible investment, sustainable development, and corporate governance standards.
During the launch event, University of Chile rector Rosa Devés stressed the importance of aligning economic cooperation with the pressing global challenges of sustainability. Representatives from Chinese academic and business institutions also highlighted the value of the initiative, emphasizing that it strengthens trust and creates a shared framework for bilateral projects.
The program will include training for professionals and businesses in ESG best practices, development of academic and corporate networks, and joint research on sustainability challenges in sectors such as mining, energy, trade, and technological innovation. By setting common standards, the initiative aims to facilitate the flow of responsible investments between both countries and provide tools to ensure transparency and governance in future binational ventures.
The launch also reflects a broader shift in Chile-China cooperation. While bilateral ties have traditionally been centered on trade in copper, lithium, and agricultural products, both countries are increasingly engaging in education, innovation, and sustainable development. This evolution mirrors global trends where ESG considerations are becoming essential to attract capital and build resilient economic partnerships.
For Chile, the program offers the opportunity to strengthen its institutional capacity and position itself as a reliable partner for ESG-compliant investment, while for China, it provides a platform to enhance its global image as a country committed to sustainability and responsible business. In this sense, the ESG program is not only an academic initiative but also a form of soft power diplomacy, projecting bilateral relations into a new phase centered on trust, sustainability, and long-term cooperation.
* Original text in Spanish. Translated by Large Language Model (LLM) technology.
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Chile y China fortalecen cooperación estratégica con lanzamiento del Programa de Negocios Intercultural para la Promoción ESG – Universidad de Chile
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