Peru has become an important partner for China in the Western Hemisphere both in terms of commerce and investment. But not all Peruvians share the government’s enthusiasm for Chinese investment.
Peru to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By Jimena Galindo /
Piñera, PROSUR and autocratic China
By Gabriel Salvia /
A month after promoting the establishment of PROSUR, Chilean President Sebastián Piñera contradicted the central principles of the new regional bloc during a trip to China.
In pulling U.S. aid to the Northern Triangle, the Trump administration opens a window for Beijing
By Timothy S. Rich & Andi Dahmer /
The abrupt removal of U.S. funds will exacerbate a decline in positive perceptions of the United States and open up an opportunity for Sino-Latin American relations.
China’s engagement with Trinidad and Tobago
By Evan Ellis /
China has worked to deepen economic, investment and diplomatic ties with Caribbean. Trinidad and Tobago is a focus of their interest. The U.S. should pay more attention.
Beijing seeks to rapidly solidify its position in Latin America amidst spat with Washington
By Gabriel Alvarado /
Could China use its growing infrastructure investments and contacts in Latin America and the Caribbean in the event of a conflict with the United States?
Taiwan’s struggle for partners and survival
By Evan Ellis /
The ongoing PRC advance in Latin America and associated end to the diplomatic truce with the ROC has legitimately raised the question of who might be next to abandon Taiwan for the benefits that come with recognition of the mainland.
You say intervention, we say harmony, let’s just call the whole thing realpolitik
By Christopher Sabatini /
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By highlighting its supposed harmonious, win-win regional foreign policy, the conference revealed that China is bent on extending its influence and power in its neighborhood.
The evolution of Panama-PRC relations since recognition, and their strategic implications for the U.S. and the region
By Evan Ellis /
While the United States has a considerable stake in the outcome of China’s advancing position in Panama, it must manage the challenge with prudence and respect for Panama’s sovereignty.
El Salvador recognizes the PRC: Confrontation on the FMLN’s way out the door
By Evan Ellis /
El Salvador’s change will likely contribute to the sense of urgency of the remaining states that recognize Taiwan to follow the Salvadoran example and close a deal with the PRC before the opportunities for negotiating compensation for doing so dry up.
Chinese inroads in Panama: Transport hubs and BRI in the Americas
By Jorge Heine /
Ten of the eighteen nations that still have embassies in Taiwan are in Latin America and the Caribbean. Does the flip to the PRC make economic and diplomatic sense? Who’s next?