Tag: International Relations

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.
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Senado de Paraguay exige a Cancillería explicar relación con China

Paraguay Senate demands Foreign Ministry explain China policy

Paraguay is at a diplomatic crossroads: the Senate demands an explanation from the Foreign Ministry for its current stance on China and evaluates whether to maintain ties with Taiwan or open up to Beijing.
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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.
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Lula busca frente común con India y China contra aranceles de Trump

Lula seeks a joint front with India and China against Trump’s tariffs

Lula and Modi discussed coordinating a common response to the U.S. tariff hike, favoring a multilateral strategy with China’s backing.
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China responde a críticas del embajador estadounidense designado para Argentina

China Rebuts U.S. Ambassador-Designate’s Remarks on Argentina

China sharply pushed back against Peter Lamelas’s remarks on Argentina, calling them Cold War-style rhetoric. Argentina’s government rejected the assertions amid domestic political backlash.
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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.
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Encuentro bilateral de alto nivel entre Cuba y China

High-level bilateral meeting between Cuba and China

The Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez, held a bilateral meeting with Qiu Xiaoqi, China’s Special Representative for Latin American Affairs.
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El Foro China-CELAC: Más símbolos que sustancia

The China-CELAC Forum: All Optics, No Strategy

Despite strong participation, the 4th China-CELAC Forum exposed Latin America’s diplomatic weakness and China’s narrative dominance. This article reviews Colombia’s BRI move, Beijing’s messaging, and regional disparities in foreign policy strategy.
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Argentina y China: entre la ambigüedad nacional y el pragmatismo provincial

Argentina and China: Between National Ambiguity and Provincial Pragmatism

While Argentina’s government remains cautious with China, provinces deepen ties in investment, energy, and infrastructure, facing strategic challenges.
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