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China in Latin America
December 06, 2019
China: Argentina’s Last Resort
By Antonio C. Hsiang
Trump's latest tariff threat will likely push Argentina, already economically fragile, further into China's arms.
August 13, 2019
Why Latin American Populism Is Bad News for China
By Antonio C. Hsiang
Amid shifting political trends, China’s relationships with strategic partners in Latin America are in limbo.
June 28, 2019
China’s Front Door to America’s Backyard
By Don Giolzetti
China's rising influence in Panama is a case study of its ambitions in Latin America.
June 08, 2019
China’s Continued Courting of El Salvador
By Eleanor Albert
One year after El Salvador cut ties with Taiwan in favor of the mainland, the young relationship has taken an uneasy turn.
March 18, 2019
China-El Salvador Relationship Wobbles
By Charlotte Gao
El Salvador President-elect Nayib Bukele criticized China publicly amid his U.S. visit.
February 27, 2019
How Latin America Factors Into the US-China Rivalry
By Leigh Wedell
Chinese investments and technology are proving a powerful lure for Latin American countries.
February 15, 2019
Will President-Elect Bukele Alter El Salvador’s Relations With China?
By Charlotte Gao
John Bolton and Nayib Bukele recently discussed ways to counter “Chinese predatory practices.”
September 10, 2018
Is the US Ready to Stand Up for Taiwan Against China?
By Charlotte Gao
The U.S. recalls diplomats in three nations that recently switched allegiance from Taipei to Beijing.
August 21, 2018
Days After Tsai Ing-wen Wraps Up Houston Stopover, Taiwan Loses Another Ally to China
By Charlotte Gao
Cutting ties with Taiwan, the Republic of El Salvador established diplomatic relations with China.
March 22, 2018
Not So Win-Win: Don’t Let China Weaken the UN’s Human Rights Institutions
By Juan Auz
For human rights defenders in Ecuador, where Chinese mining projects encroach on indigenous lands, the result could be disastrous.
February 13, 2018
US Speaks Its Mind on China’s Strengthening Relationship With Latin America
By Sean Miner
The United States must rethink its relationship with Latin America if it wants to respond to China's influence.
January 04, 2018
As America Withdraws From Latin America, China Steps in
By Antonio C. Hsiang
With so little opposition from the United States, China’s Belt and Road Initiative will easily extend to Latin America.