Reactivating the economy is key to Ecuador's post-pandemic recovery, and China's support is vital, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso has said in a recent exclusive interview with Xinhua.

Lasso, who is set to attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in Beijing during his four-day visit on Feb. 3-6 to China, said that he was "very honored and thrilled" to participate in the celebration, which he predicted will be "exemplary" given China's knack for organizing large-scale events.