How Much Does a Taco Cost in Renminbi?
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Don’t expect to hear that question on the streets of Latin America anytime soon.
A Path for China to Better Understand Latin America
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Studying Latin America’s culture and history would help officials grasp its politics and economics, writes a Chinese scholar.
The Chinese Brands Latin Americans Love
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Chinese consumer goods, from drones to bike shares, are gaining ground in Latin America.
What a Controversial Deal in El Salvador Says About China’s Bigger Plans
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A mysteriously timed land and tax deal becomes a source of tension for China — and a sign of its growing interest in Central America.
What I Learned as a Mexican in China
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Misconceptions about China hinder what could be a rich exchange with Latin America.
The Challenge of Doing Business as an Argentine in China
This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on China and Latin America My interest in China began many years ago. I was fascinated by Chinese culture and started studying the language in university. After graduating as a lawyer in Argentina, I started working with clients that exported to China and realized the magnitude of the opportunity for … Read more
How China Is Closing the Soft Power Gap in Latin America
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China’s influence in Latin America falls short when it comes to cultural ties. Confucius Institutes across the region are trying to bridge the gap.
Why Washington Is Right to Be Concerned About China in Latin America
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As China strengthens ties with Latin America, the U.S. government needs to change how it trades with, and talks about, the region.
China and the Environment: A Struggle for Change in Latin America
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Chinese companies gained a reputation in Latin America when it comes to the environment. Cleaning it up will take more than solar panels.
How Will Trump Deal with China’s Rise in Latin America?
While the Pentagon and President Donald Trump were planning a cruise missile attack on Syria last week, another member of the U.S. military command was calmly appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Although the commander of the U.S. Southern Command rarely receives much public attention, Admiral Kurt W Tidd’s remarks are worth noting for … Read more
The PDVSA Post-Chávez: Will Partnerships with the Private Sector and Chinese Experts Boost Oil Production?
Throughout 2012, and especially after President Hugo Chávez’ death in early March 2013, Venezuela’s national oil firm, Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), has taken measures beyond anything done in the past decade to raise its lagging production. While the likely impact merits cautious analysis, the drivers of the Bolivarian Republic’s scramble for increased oil revenues … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Visit to Mexico
In 2002, former Mexican President Vicente Fox was recorded telling Cuban leader Fidel Castro over the phone, “You’ll eat and then you’ll leave” (“comes y te vas”) days before the UN Financing for Development Conference was held in Monterrey. Fox was referring to an evening dinner for heads of state hosted by the Mexican government … Read more
Learning the Ropes
In the past decade, China’s expanding engagement with Latin America has captivated the attention of the region and the United States. Most of the focus, however, has been on whether the new trade and investment is good for the region’s long-term development, and whether particular Chinese activities, such as military sales and loans to Venezuela … Read more
Why Did Brazil Underwhelm in the London Olympics?
An examination of the final medal tally at the recently concluded 2012 Olympics shows many countries familiar to the ranks of the top 10. The United States placed first overall, followed by China, Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Australia, France, South Korea, and Italy. What are the ingredients to these countries’ consistent success in … Read more
China and the Cuban Economy
Since officially taking over from his brother Fidel in 2008, Raúl Castro has introduced reforms in Cuba to begin what some hope will be a period of economic liberalization. But these reforms are not necessarily moving the island nation in the direction sought by the United States for half a century. Instead, as the balance … Read more
