China-Latin America Space Cooperation: An Overview
As China has increased its political and economic cooperation with Latin America, it also expanded its space engagement with the region.
China-Argentina relations
The Patagonian Enigma: China’s Deep Space Station in Argentina
Javier Milei’s presidential victory in Argentina may be a turning point in the country’s relations with China. Initially, Milei was critical of China and skeptical of international trade blocs. However, after his election, he has adopted a more pragmatic stance given Argentina’s economic ties with China. Nonetheless, it remains crucial for Milei’s government to actively … Read more
Argentina and Brazil’s Divergent Approaches to China’s Belt and Road
Advertisement Argentina and Brazil are the largest economies in South America. They are both in the G-20, and Argentina has now been invited to join Brazil and other large developing economies in the BRICS group. They are both big commodity producers. They both have four decades of experience with democracy after years under harsh military … Read more
How Reality Upsets Milei’s Dream of Freezing Argentina’s Relations With China
Advertisement Javier Milei, the far-right libertarian candidate that has emerged on Argentina’s political landscape with a controversial agenda, will face current Peronist Finance Minister Massa in a run-off for the presidency. On November 19, Argentines will decide between these candidates amid a dire economic situation in which 40 percent of Argentines are living below the … Read more
The China-West Lithium Tango in South America
Advertisement In the vast, almost haunting expanse of the high Argentine desert, beneath layers of brine and time, lies an element that could easily be mistaken for table salt. Yet, this mineral holds the key to power electric vehicles, cell phones, and the whole green energy revolution. They call it “white gold” – lithium. The … Read more
What Would Argentina’s Dollarization Mean for China?
Advertisement With less than two weeks remaining until Argentina’s presidential election, Javier Milei, the unconventional “anarcho-capitalist” candidate, maintains his lead in the polls against four other contenders. His surprising victory in the August primaries can be largely credited to his commitment to dollarize the Argentine economy, a move perceived as the final solution to the … Read more
China’s Yuan Revolution Reaches Brazil and Argentina
Advertisement Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, China has more aggressively sought to establish its currency power abroad, creating growing competition with the U.S. dollar. While analysts claim the yuan is unlikely to challenge, let alone overtake, the U.S. dollar’s reach anytime soon, it has won some victories in key battlegrounds in recent months. On August 30, … Read more
China-Latin America Relations Amid the Pink Tide 2.0
Advertisement Left-wing political parties have returned to power in Latin America and are currently ruling the five most populous countries in the region: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico. Amid the so-called Pink Tide 2.0, there are two unfolding developments in Sino-Latin American relations. On the one hand, diplomatic and economic ties have been largely … Read more