China’s Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean
Date of Publication
1-1-2023 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Strategic Competition
Keywords
Chinese Activities, Latin America, Caribbean, Congressional Research Service, influence, political, economic, investment
Description
China’s Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean Relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC, or China) and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have grown substantially over the past 20 years. This growing engagement, which remains primarily economic and diplomatic, has led some U.S. policymakers to consider the potential implications of strengthening PRC-LAC ties for U.S. interests.
China’s Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean
China’s Engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean Relations between the People’s Republic of China (PRC, or China) and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have grown substantially over the past 20 years. This growing engagement, which remains primarily economic and diplomatic, has led some U.S. policymakers to consider the potential implications of strengthening PRC-LAC ties for U.S. interests.
