Navigating China’s Impact: Strategies for Latin America and Africa

Navigating China’s Impact: Strategies for Latin America and Africa

Experts from Latin America and Africa met in Washington, D.C. to discuss how Global South nations can better manage China’s expanding influence. Hosted by the Atlantic Council and the University of Notre Dame, the panel highlighted the need for regional cooperation and strategic agency.

Colombia firma nuevo memorando con China para avanzar en la Ruta de la Seda

Colombia and China Sign New Regulatory Cooperation Pact Under Belt and Road Initiative

Colombia and China have signed a regulatory cooperation agreement under the Belt and Road Initiative, aiming to boost trade, improve quality standards, and facilitate market access.

China y Estados Unidos chocan en la ONU por el Canal de Panamá

US and China clash at UN over Panama Canal

The US and China traded sharp accusations at the UN over influence in the Panama Canal, as Panama’s president reaffirmed the country’s sovereignty and the waterway’s neutrality.

Influencia china en América Latina: perspectivas críticas sobre geopolítica e integración regional en la DPLST–LAC–ABRI 2025

China’s Influence in Latin America: Critical Perspectives on Geopolitics and Regional Integration at DPLST–LAC–ABRI 2025

At DPLST–LAC–ABRI 2025, experts discussed China’s growing role in Latin America and the Global South, stressing the need for stronger regional capacity in the face of geopolitical, environmental, and integration challenges.

América Latina y China en un mundo cambiante: diálogo estratégico en la DPLST–LAC–ABRI 2025 sobre poder, cooperación y capacidades regionales

Latin America and China in a Changing World: Strategic Dialogue at DPLST–LAC–ABRI 2025 on Power, Cooperation, and Regional Capabilities

At the DPLST–LAC–ABRI 2025 conference, Latin American experts explored the strategic challenges and dynamics shaping the relationship between China and the region. Topics included external pressure, structural limitations, and the need for more coordinated regional policies.

China advierte posible bloqueo a venta de puertos si Cosco no participa

China may block port deal if Cosco is left out, says WSJ

Beijing is reportedly pressuring BlackRock and MSC to include Cosco in their $22.8B acquisition of CK Hutchison’s global port assets, including terminals in Panama.

Banco de desarrollo de los BRICS aceptó el ingreso de Colombia

BRICS Development Bank accepted Colombia’s entry

Through an official statement, Colombia’s Foreign Minister, Laura Sarabia, confirmed that the BRICS Development Bank accepted the entry of the Latin American country into this financing organization.

Delegación ministerial de Colombia, encabezada por el presidente Gustavo Petro, inicia comisión diplomática en China

Colombian ministerial delegation, headed by President Gustavo Petro, begins diplomatic mission in China.

Due to the China-CELAC Forum, a ministerial delegation from Colombia, led by President Gustavo Petro, arrived in the People’s Republic of China.

Diversificación estratégica y Derechos Humanos: desafíos para Colombia en su acercamiento comercial hacia China

Strategic Diversification and Human Rights: Challenges for Colombia in Its Commercial Approach to China

Colombia seeks to diversify trade relations with China, facing human rights challenges and geopolitical balances with the U.S. and the West.

Empresa estadounidense compró alto porcentaje de participación en puertos del canal de Panamá

U.S. company acquired a high stake in Panama Canal ports.

U.S. company buys stake in Panama Canal ports, which previously belonged to Hong Kong company CK Hutchison.

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