Revisiting China-Latin American Relations: A Contemporary Approach
Gabriel Rached y Fabiana de Oliveira
Abstract: The article explores the evolving dynamics between China and Latin America in the 21st century, marking a significant shift in their relations. The complexity of Latin America’s diverse realities, coupled with common regional efforts to redefine global engagement, is examined, with a focus on China’s pivotal role. The study traces Latin America’s historical ties to the United States and the recent diversification of partnerships, especially post-2008 financial crisis. This highlights a growing influence of the Asia-Pacific region, notably China, evident in intensified trade, investment, and cooperation ties including the efforts reached within international organizations. The investigation concludes that, besides the numerous challenges addressed, Latin American countries will benefit from the relationship with China if they navigate it purposefully and seek mutually beneficial agendas.
Key words: China, Latin America, Foreing Policy, International Relations
Resumen: El artículo explora la dinámica en evolución entre China y América Latina en el siglo XXI, marcando un cambio significativo en sus relaciones. Se examina la complejidad de las diversas realidades de América Latina, junto con los esfuerzos regionales comunes para redefinir el compromiso global, centrándose en el papel fundamental de China. El estudio rastrea los vínculos históricos de América Latina con Estados Unidos y la reciente diversificación de asociaciones, especialmente después de la crisis financiera de 2008. Esto pone de relieve una creciente influencia de la región de Asia y el Pacífico, en particular China, evidente en la intensificación de los vínculos comerciales, de inversión y de cooperación, incluidos los esfuerzos alcanzados dentro de las organizaciones internacionales. La investigación concluye que, además de los numerosos desafíos abordados, los países latinoamericanos se beneficiarán de la relación con China si la navegan con determinación y buscan agendas mutuamente beneficiosas.
Key words: China, América Latina, Política Exterior, Relaciones internacionales
ARK: http://id.caicyt.gov.ar/ark:/s27968987/av62kgco9
Breve biografía de los autores:
Gabriel Rached is associate Professor in International Political Economy (Fluminense Federal University) and PostDoc Fellow in International Studies (Università di Milano). Coordinator, since 2012, ot the Research Group on the State and Institutions (GPEIA/UFF). Member of the Latin American & Caribbean Region at the International Studies Association (ISA-LAC), 2024-2026.
Fabiana de Oliveira is PhD in Latin American Studies from the University of São Paulo (USP). Assistant Professor in International Relations (Universidade Paulista – UNIP). Fellow at the Research Group on the State and Institutions at Fluminense Federal University (GPEIA/UFF) and at the Center for Geopolitics and International Relations Studies (CENEGRI).
