1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated February 24, 2022Chinas Engagement with Latin America and the CaribbeanAs the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) has increased its engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) over the past 20 years, U.S. policymakers have raised questions regarding pote
2、ntial implications for U.S. interests in the region. Chinas engagement with the region has grown significantly since 2001, particularly in terms of diplomatic and economic ties. This growth reflects Chinas global “soft power” efforts and “influence operations” worldwide. A succession of Chinese lead
3、ers and other officials have visited the region to court governments. In turn, regional leaders and officials have frequently visited China. The PRC has signed various bilateral partnership agreements with countries throughout LAC, including “comprehensive strategic partnerships” with Argentina, Bra
4、zil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. Diplomacy Beijings diplomatic overtures in LAC underpin Chinas economic activities and help institutionalize Chinas engagement in the region and garner support in international fora. Some analysts argue that Chinas activities in LAC reflect a global
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