What Chinese Finance Means for Latin America
Despite slowing economic growth in China, the country’s banks remain a primary source of finance for certain Latin American nations.
Despite slowing economic growth in China, the country’s banks remain a primary source of finance for certain Latin American nations.
China’s relations with Latin America are becoming increasingly routine. China is a critical partner for much of the region.
What does China stand to gain from closer engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean?
China’s rapid economic growth creates new possibilities for trade, investment and finance in the Caribbean.
Brazil’s oil and gas and electricity sectors are an important destination for Chinese direct investment.
Comparatively high rates of energy use in China and Brazil have led to investment in many forms of energy, including renewables.
2013 was the 15th year of China’s “going out” initiative. During this period, the Asian giant’s economic relations with Latin America expanded rapidly.
China will increase its focus on LAC agriculture in order to supplement domestic production with soy and other food imports.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this month made a three-day visit to China, his first official state trip abroad since taking office. Was the trip a success?
Will the anti-dumping measures, border controls and tax breaks associated with Rousseff’s industrial plan, ‘Plano Brasil Maior,’ slow the onslaught of cheap imports?
Despite reports in recent months that Mexican manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence, Mexico’s industrial sector faces tremendous challenges.