China Is Raising the Stakes in Latin America
By
Margaret Myers
Beijing is adjusting its priorities and doubling down on its playbook for the region.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on Mexico’s path forward Despite all the upheaval of President Donald Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine,” the main drivers of the China-Latin America relationship remain largely intact. A year ago, I wrote in a cover story for Americas Quarterly that Beijing was mostly focused on acquiring the region’s commodities and exporting to its markets. That dynamic still holds, and trade between China and the region has continued to rise, up 3% between 2024 and 2025. This is partly due to the choices of the U.S., which has embraced trade...
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