On October 26, 2020, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Luis Arce Catacora on his election as President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

Xi Jinping pointed out in his message that China and Bolivia are good friends and good partners. In recent years, the development of China-Bolivia relations has maintained positive momentum with fruitful results in practical cooperation. In particular, since the two countries established a strategic partnership in 2018, bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields have become increasingly close, bringing tangible benefits to both sides. Xi Jinping said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Bolivia relations, and is ready to work with President Arce to continuously enrich the China-Bolivia strategic partnership for the benefit of the two countries and their peoples. Xi Jinping expressed his sincere wish that under the leadership of President Arce, the Bolivian government and people will make new and greater achievements in the cause of national construction.