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News related to the Sino- Latin American and the Caribbean relationship.

Meat exporters want to renegotiate prices in China

Photo: The Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA). With the aim of improving prices and consolidating business relationships, Argentine meat exporters will participate in Sial China 2024, one of the most important food sector fairs, which will be held from May 28 to 30 in Shanghai. The Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) will lead the participation […]
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Venezuela and China sign agreement for reciprocal promotion of investments

Photo: Venezuela’s vice-presidency X account. Venezuela and China have signed an agreement for the reciprocal promotion and protection of investments. This pact, which establishes a regulatory framework for Chinese companies investing in Venezuela and encourages the participation of Venezuelan companies in China, was announced this Wednesday by Venezuela’s Vice President, Delcy Rodríguez. “We are laying […]
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Importers purchase U.S. soybeans due to brazilian supply shortage

Photo: Pixabay. In recent days, some Chinese importers have acquired shipments of soybeans from the United States, according to grain traders from Europe and the United States who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. It is estimated that each shipment consists of around 65,000 metric tons and is scheduled to be shipped in July. According to […]
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Latin America increases tariffs on Chinese steel

Photo: Pexels. In a sign of growing economic protectionism, various Latin American countries have followed the steps of the United States and Europe by imposing tariffs on steel imports from China, according to analysis compiled by Bloomberg. In recent weeks, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil have increased, and in some cases doubled, tariffs on these products, […]
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Experts warn of dangers of buying Chinese military equipment

Photo: Pexels. China is intensifying its efforts to expand its influence in Latin America by focusing on the sale of military equipment to countries with which it shares economic and political alignment, according to the magazine Diálogo Américas.  This approach has been criticized by various analysts, who highlight the low quality and recurring technical issues […]
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President of Paraguay warns About China’s influence in Latin America

Peña highlighted how the economic weakness of certain countries has been leveraged by China to expand its influence through financing public works, providing soft loans, and opening commercial markets.
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President of Peru to carry out state visit to China to expand relations

Photo: Flickr. The President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, is preparing an official state visit to China in June with a broad economic agenda, which will include a meeting with her counterpart Xi Jinping. Peru’s Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, Ángel Manero, announced the president’s plan to visit China during a press conference, highlighting the […]
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USA warns Mexico over commercial ties with China

Photo: Wikimedia Commons. This week, the administration of U.S. president Joe Biden announced it will impose a 50% tariff on US$18 billion worth of Chinese products, in a move that escalates tension in its trade war with China. This measure not only aims to protect U.S. interests but also sends a message to Mexico regarding […]
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Chinese auto manufacturer BYD to develop pilot project in Colombia

Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD revealed it has plans for Colombia with the implementation of its pilot project for assembling electric buses. The company, the world’s largest electric car manufacturer, is set to participate in the bidding for electric buses destined for us in the public transport system known as Transmilenio in […]
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Panama dismantles network of Chinese migrant trafficking

Photo: Attorney General’s Office. The Special Prosecutor’s Office against Organized Crime in Panama has dismantled a network involved in the trafficking of Chinese migrants and money laundering. The operation, dubbed “Asia,” has led to the arrest of five individuals allegedly involved in money laundering, following an exhaustive investigation conducted in the provinces of Bocas del […]
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