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China in South America
Rivers of Influence: How Droughts and Chinese Investment Shape Ecuador’s Energy Crisis
By Martin Brown
Ecuador’s energy crisis has focused attention on its under-performing hydroelectric dams built by China’s state-owned enterprises.
China Is Gobbling up Chile’s Energy Sector
By Martin Brown
Chile is one of many Latin American countries where Chinese investment has quietly come to dominate key industries.
How Venezuela’s Threats Are Restructuring China-Guyana Relations
By Henry Ziemer
The Essequibo dispute showcases the two sides of China’s engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. Now Beijing is finding it hard to stay in the middle.
The Argentina-China Relationship at Its Worst Historical Moment
By Patricio Giusto
It was clear that the election of Javier Milei was the worst possible scenario for China, and the nightmare became a reality in the worst way.
Argentina and Brazil’s Divergent Approaches to China’s Belt and Road
By Rodrigo Moura
Argentina and Brazil’s different choices shed some light on the question of why some developing countries join the Chinese scheme while others stay away.
China’s Shipping Giant Gets Foothold in South America With New Multipurpose Port in Peru
By Francisco Vasquez
COSCO’s $3 billion port project in Chancay, Peru, looks to remake logistics in Latin America.
Lula in China: The End of Brazil’s Flirtation With the Quad Plus
By Henoch Gabriel Mandelbaum
The new Lula administration has brought Brazil’s China policy back in line with its traditional approach, after the anti-China rhetoric of Jair Bolsonaro.
The Friction Points in Brazil-China Relations
By Leland Lazarus
Chinese analysts have high hopes for Lula’s visit, but important tensions could hamper cooperation between the two countries.
The Potential China-Uruguay Trade Deal Risks Fracturing Mercosur
By Igor Patrick
Montevideo is pushing ahead with FTA talks with China – ignoring warnings from neighbors about possible legal and trade action if Uruguay negotiates outside the bloc.
How Taiwan Become a Key Issue in Paraguay’s Presidential Election
By Julieta Heduvan and Juan Manuel Harán
With economic pressure building for a change, Paraguay’s presidential race could determine the future of Taiwan’s presence in South America.
Argentina’s Failed China Policy
By Patricio Giusto and Juan Manuel Harán
As President Alberto Fernandez’s term comes to an end, his flawed approach toward China is among his government’s greatest shortcomings.
China Is Banking on Argentina’s Future Glory
By Leland Lazarus
Chinese scholars view Argentina as a key pillar in Beijing’s engagement with Latin America, but also see some potential pitfalls ahead.
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