Rojas went to China to study business. She ended up singing to an audience of 750 million – in Mandarin.

A boundary-pushing Mexican curator who found a challenge – and camaraderie – in Shanghai.

A Mexican entrepreneur who found a home in China – and now helps others do the same.

An entrepreneurial spirit – and Brazil's recession – drove this IT whiz to success in China.

A Peruvian honing his culinary legacy in Shanghai represents a small but mighty community of Latin American chefs in China.

Five success stories show how the China-Latin America relationship is a two-way street.

The Middle Kingdom is hardly new to Latin America. One trade route dates back to the 16th century, and had major historical implications.