China’s Inroads Are Encouraging Stronger U.S. Ties
With Beijing relevant as ever in Latin America, Washington is developing a renewed commitment to the region.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on China and Latin America China’s thriving ties with Latin America and the Caribbean still lack the depth and breadth of the U.S. relationship with the region. Beijing clearly has a long-term strategic vision, but it is hard to imagine that it will develop the kind of cultural and social bonds that are essential for long-term, deep relationships. Moreover, much of China’s progress has stemmed from the United States’ relative disengagement from the region—a vacuum that is now beginning to close. China has become South...
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