There is no unified “Latin American” view on China.
Note: Venezuela, Peru, and Uruguay's 2021 trade data are unavailable, so the 2020 data were used instead.Įach country in the region has its history and distinct relationship with China. Similarly, the concerns of South American governments and civil society may be important for Washington to consider if it wishes to improve its relationship with countries in the Global South.įigure 1: Regional Distribution of Trade for South American Countries As result, China’s economic slowdown is likely to have huge repercussions for many South American economies, which governments there and elsewhere may not fully appreciate. China’s commercial presence on the continent has expanded rapidly over the past two decades (see Figure 1). My conversations there revealed a complex and multi-faceted relationship, which complicates further the relationship between the region and the United States. I was reminded of the importance of fieldwork and in-person meetings during a recent work trip to South America, where I was able to meet several experts and journalists from across the continent working on China-Latin America relations. Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics > Trustee China Hand Responding to Egregious Human Rights AbusesĮvolving South American-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Washington.Building Sustainable and Inclusive Democracy.Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health, and Immunizations.Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Impacts.Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation.
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