China and Ecuador agreed on Thursday to lift the bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership.[Special coverage]
The decision was announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Ecuador, the first of its kind since the two countries established diplomatic relations 36 years ago.
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