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.

Chile impulsa cable submarino con China y genera preocupación regional

Chile pushes China-backed submarine cable, raising regional concerns

The Chile-China Express cable linking to Hong Kong sparks fears of data access by Chinese intelligence under cybersecurity laws.

Uruguay registra superávit comercial con China impulsado por crecimiento exportador

Uruguay achieves trade surplus with China driven by rising exports

Uruguay recorded a USD 187M trade surplus with China in the first half of 2025 following gains in wood pulp and agricultural exports.

Ecuador impone nuevos requisitos de visado a 45 países, China incluída

Ecuador adds visa requirements to 45 countries, China included

Ecuador’s temporary visa for Chinese nationals formalizes tighter controls introduced in 2024, shaping mobility in the China-Ecuador relationship without immediate changes to trade or investment.

El Embajador de Nicaragua se reúne con el Director General del Departamento de Asuntos de América Latina y el Caribe de Cancillería china

Nicaraguan Ambassador meets China’s Latin America-Caribbean Affairs Director

Nicaragua and China reaffirm diplomatic ties through a meeting between Ambassador Cruz and China’s Latin-America-Caribbean Affairs Director.

China conformará grupo de expertos para asesorar a Colombia en proyectos férreos

China to form expert group to advise Colombia on railway projects

China announced the creation of an expert group to support ANI in structuring Colombia’s key railway projects, offering guidance on design, financing, and operations.

China inicia producción de gas en Perú a fines de 2026 con inversión de USD 500 millones

China’s CNPC to start gas production in Peru by late 2026 with $500M investment

China’s CNPC is preparing to launch a new chapter in Peru’s energy sector with the start of natural gas production in Block 58, located in the Cusco region.

La china Great Wall Motor abre fábrica en Brasil con inversión millonaria

Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor opens factory in Brazil with multimillion-dollar investment

Great Wall Motor inaugurated its first Latin American factory in São Paulo, Brazil, with an initial USD 74 million investment and plans to produce 50,000 vehicles annually, making the country its regional hub.

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.

Brasil advierte que China no sustituirá de inmediato el mercado cafetero perdido en EE. UU. por los aranceles

Brazil says China won’t immediately replace U.S. coffee market lost to tariffs

Brazil warns that China cannot replace the U.S. coffee market lost to 50% tariffs, despite approving 183 new exporters, and calls for a gradual trade strategy.

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