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China-Latin America relations

Is Latin America of Strategic Importance to China?
By Shaheli Das
For China, Latin American countries will be a key part of its bid to influence global governance.

What’s New About Xi’s 'New Era' of China-Latin America Relations?
By Matt Ferchen
Xi Jinping’s South America tour is an opportunity to improve trade terms between China and its partners.

How Important Is Latin America on China’s Foreign Policy Agenda?
By Shaheli Das
Putting Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to South America in context.

Will China Make the Most of Colombia's Peace Deal With FARC?
By Jairo Muñoz
Now that Colombia has signed a landmark peace deal, can China make inroads against U.S. influence?

China’s Growing Arms Sales to Latin America
By Allan Nixon
What does Beijing stand to gain from its new defense deals in the Western hemisphere?

China and Latin America: Back to the Future
By Peter Gordon, Juan José Morales and Germán Muñoz
China’s foray into Latin America builds on an extensive history.

China Seeks 'Updated Model' for Latin America Cooperation
By Shannon Tiezzi
In a four-country tour of South America, China's premier called for restructuring the current trade patterns.

China Is Watching as US Seeks to Smooth Ties With Latin America
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media are keeping a close eye on the OAS summit in Panama.

Why China Shouldn't Get Too Invested in Latin America
By Xue Li and Xu Yanzhuo
China is increasing engagement with Latin America, but the relationship's potential remains limited.

Despite US-Cuba Detente, China Forges Ahead in Latin America
By Shannon Tiezzi
At the inaugural China-CELAC forum, Beijing seeks a new role in Latin America even as the U.S. makes its own moves.

China's Two-Front Diplomacy: 'Go West' and 'Leap East'
By Jin Kai
China is expanding ties to its west as well as eastward across the Pacific Ocean.

China's Next Air Intercept Could Be Even Closer
By Shannon Tiezzi
Air intercepts, the Nicaragua Canal, and a military training session gone bad: Your Friday China links.