Politics, Business & Culture in the Americas

China-Latin America 2.0

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AQ Top 5 China Success Stories: Yonanetl Zavala

A Mexican entrepreneur who found a home in China – and now helps others do the same. 

China-Latin America 2.0

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AQ Top 5 China Success Stories: Marco Stefanini

An entrepreneurial spirit – and Brazil’s recession – drove this IT whiz to success in China. 

China-Latin America 2.0

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AQ Top 5 China Success Stories: Eduardo Vargas

A Peruvian honing his culinary legacy in Shanghai represents a small but mighty community of Latin American chefs in China.

China-Latin America 2.0

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Long View: The 16th-Century Trade Route That Brought China to Mexico

The Middle Kingdom is hardly new to Latin America. One trade route dates back to the 16th century, and had major historical implications.  

China-Latin America 2.0

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How Much Does a Taco Cost in Renminbi?

Don’t expect to hear that question on the streets of Latin America anytime soon.

China-Latin America 2.0

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China Can Help Save Venezuela. Here’s How.

A new government in Caracas will need a strong partnership with Beijing.

China-Latin America 2.0

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As Latin America Goes Right, Can China Keep Its Footing?

After years of negotiating with leftist leaders, China is learning to work with the “New Right.”

China-Latin America 2.0

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A Path for China to Better Understand Latin America

Studying Latin America’s culture and history would help officials grasp its politics and economics, writes a Chinese scholar.

China-Latin America 2.0

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The Chinese Brands Latin Americans Love

Chinese consumer goods, from drones to bike shares, are gaining ground in Latin America. 

Brazil

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Reducing Homicide in Brazil: Insights Into What Works

Amid startling levels of violence, Brazilian state and municipal governments can be a source for innovative solutions. 

Trade

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Why NAFTA Is Critical for Mexico

The not-yet-ratified USMCA has already impacted Mexican institutions, beyond the economy.

China-Latin America 2.0

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What a Controversial Deal in El Salvador Says About China’s Bigger Plans

A mysteriously timed land and tax deal becomes a source of tension for China — and a sign of its growing interest in Central America.

China-Latin America 2.0

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The Risks and Rewards of China’s Role in Latin America

The next chapter in this relationship would profit from looking at the recent past.

China-Latin America 2.0

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What I Learned as a Mexican in China

Misconceptions about China hinder what could be a rich exchange with Latin America. 

China-Latin America 2.0

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The Challenge of Doing Business as an Argentine in China

This article is adapted from AQ’s latest issue on China and Latin America My interest in China began many years ago. I was fascinated by Chinese culture and started studying the language in university. After graduating as a lawyer in Argentina, I started working with clients that exported to China and realized the magnitude of the opportunity for … Read more

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