Author: Fundación Andrés Bello

Meeting between the Argentinean and Chinese Ministers of Economy

The Argentine Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, received the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, Zou Xiaoli, to discuss “issues related to the bilateral trade agenda”

Former Minister Batakis signs agreement to finance dams in Santa Cruz province

Silvina Batakis, former Argentina’s Minister of Economy, signed a document in the province of Santa Cruz that reactivated the financing of two dams: Néstor Kirchner and Carlos Cepernic.

Swap: Foreign exchange swaps between Argentina and the People’s Republic of China

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez confirmed that the government of the People’s Republic of China agreed to extend the currency swap with Argentina to strengthen the reserves of the Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA).

Uruguayan Senator requests report on China-Uruguay FTA feasibility study

On August 24, Uruguayan Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo announced that, at the request of Chinese officials, the feasibility report for the FTA between China and Uruguay will be confidential.

The U.S.-China trade war and its impact on Peru

According to Daniel Velandia, chief economist of Credicorp Capital, the existing tension between the two countries has hindered Peru’s inflationary reduction, and increased the uncertainty regarding a global economic recession.

Peru subscribes to APEC environmental commitments

Working in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, Peru’s performance in the area of sustainable development has been strong. This was evinced by Peru’s reiteration, in the most recent APEC forum, to establish and implement sustainable food systems and food security for its citizens.

Economic ties between Ecuador and China

China is now Ecuador’s largest trading partner. This year, Ecuador’s exports of non-oil or mining products to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) increased by 81%.

China implements soft power in Latin America

At the closing of the 6th China-Latin America and the Caribbean Think Tank Forum, Alicia Bárcena said that cooperation between the People’s Republic of China and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) provides an opportunity to reduce global asymmetries.

Tango ceremony as a gateway to China-Argentina relations

A Tango concert was held on August 18, at the Chengdu Concert Hall on the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Argentina and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

The impact of Chinese companies on transportation in Chile

An example of the above is the case of Foton, a company that specializes in the manufacture of commercial vehicles, and which has seen the highest international sales in its history in Chile.
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