Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing in April 2023. © Ken Ishii/EPA/MaxPPP//Mark Astakhov/iStock//Indigo Publications

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Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

South and Central America are at the core of Xi Jinping's new global security initiative, as the Chinese leader deploys a broad and profound strategy to infiltrate Washington's backyard and diminish US influence.

Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing in April 2023. © Ken Ishii/EPA/MaxPPP//Mark Astakhov/iStock//Indigo Publications

Spotlight | China, South America, United States
Pentagon contractors lead defence against Beijing's South America ambitions

As in the Pacific, Washington is stepping up its diplomatic and military influence in Latin America, which Beijing is courting like never before. After a battle for influence in Argentina, Peru is now the focus of the two superpowers' attention.

Chinese President Xi Jinping at the presidential palace in Lima, Peru, 21 November 2016. He's due to visit the country again on 14 November.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping at the presidential palace in Lima, Peru, 21 November 2016. He's due to visit the country again on 14 November.

China
Dominican Republic wants in on CCP plans for Latin America

Santo Domingo sees getting a promising student into the Chinese-American Shwarzman College at Tsinghua University as the best way of weaving new connections with the Chinese elite.

The Dominican Republic's ambassador to Beijing, Briunny Garabito.
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The Dominican Republic's ambassador to Beijing, Briunny Garabito.

China, South America
The CCP steps up its presence in South America ahead of Xi Jinping's expected trip to Peru

Beijing's ambassador to Lima, Song Yang, is using three diplomatic meetings in Peru to support the Chinese Communist Party in implementing Xi Jinping's plan for the region.

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Argentina, China, United States
Chinese activism sparks US action over Argentine fighter jet acquisitions

Washington is not at all happy with the deal negotiated between China and Argentina over the sale of 12 fighter jets to Buenos Aires. It is counting on Argentine Minister of Economy Sergio Massa to negotiate future contracts with Denmark instead.

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Brazil, China
China's CCCC consolidates its position in Brazil with massive new investment

By backing CCCC's expansion plans in Brazil, the Chinese Communist Party hopes to create new opportunities for Chinese companies throughout Latin America. It also wants to test a new entryist strategy for getting into hostile markets.

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China, Peru
Cosco secures strong support in Lima for new South American milestone

Thanks to the support of Peruvian military close to Beijing, Cosco will soon be able to have its first operational civil-military base in South America, 75km north of Lima.

The Chancay port terminal still under construction.
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The Chancay port terminal still under construction.

China, Venezuela
Felix Plasencia, the diplomat helping Maduro firm up Beijing ties

US sanctions have failed to stop China gaining almost total control of Venezuela's resources. This was achieved thanks to the relations formed in Beijing by two envoys dispatched by Caracas, most notably Felix Plasencia.

The Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Felix Plasencia.
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The Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Felix Plasencia.

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, China
Beijing's envoy, Qingjun "Victor", Wu hunts down South American lithium

Thanks to his networks in Chile and China, former diplomat Qingjun Wu, who has become a consultant to large Chinese corporations, has managed to strengthen Beijing's interests in the South American country.

Former Chinese diplomat Qingjun Wu.
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Former Chinese diplomat Qingjun Wu.

Argentina, China
Ambassador Sabino Vaca Narvaja promotes Chinese interests in Argentina

While the US watches on with keen interest, the federal prosecutor in Buenos Aires has opened an investigation into the role played by an Argentinian ambassador in helping Chinese companies win government contracts.

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Spotlight | Argentina, China
China using charm to get through to Argentine defence

Buenos Aires' decision to join the Belt & Road Initiative seals the success of Beijing's strategy to establish obliging relays within Argentina's state structures, starting with it defence apparatus, over the past few months.

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez.
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Argentine President Alberto Fernandez.

China, United States
Beijing's Covid diplomacy in Latin America draws US concern

Beijing held a virtual conference on 30 September between Wang Zhigang, minister of science and technology (MOST), and his counterparts [...]

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China, South America, United States
US seeks to eliminate Chinese influence in Latin America

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China
PCC looks to relaunch in South America

The Chinese Communist Party’s International Liaison Department (ILD) has been [...]

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing in April 2023.

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