How China Is Seeking Dominance in Latin America
Beijing’s five-pillar plan marks a new era in China-CELAC relations and more, an expert writes.
In early May, during the opening ceremony of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum, President Xi Jinping unveiled a five-pillar plan that will guide China’s engagement with 33 countries in the region over the next three years. The roadmap institutionalizes China’s presence in the Western Hemisphere, raising significant concerns for the U.S. and most nations involved in this new strategy. The new framework, formalized in the 2025–2027 China-CELAC Joint Action Plan, is based on nearly intuitive premises—Solidarity, Development, Civilization, Peace,...
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