Without finding common ground, the two regional giants may not continue to develop at such a rapid pace. In fact, more Brazilian protectionist policies could be on the horizon.

"Is China more friend than foe for countries like Brazil and Mexico? A study to be published in Americas Quarterly journal this week shows that the relationship is actually quite well balanced," writes Forbes.com's Kenneth Rapoza.

Increased Chinese investment in Latin America presents a trade policy challenge for the United States, writes AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini for this op-ed in The Miami Herald.

The Winter 2012 issue of Americas Quarterly to be released on January 26 will examine the growing ties between China and Latin America.

President Obama's strengthening ties with Asia is understandable, but should not come at the expense of U.S. relationships in the Americas, argues COA's Eric Farnsworth for the Latin American Herald Tribune.

During the 2011 summit, Peru and Chile focused on expanding bilateral ties with Asian counterparts, while the United States pushed forward with the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade negotiations.

In the Fall 2011 issue of Americas Quarterly, Barbara Kotschwar, Theodore Moran, and Julia Muir examine Chinese mining practices in Latin America.