"China’s growing economic, diplomatic, and military presence and even assertiveness in the developing world is recasting the global stage," writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini in an article for FOX News Latino.
"Most countries in Latin America are now less reliant on the U.S. economy and the financial health of U.S. businesses and consumer," writes Univision's Stephen Keppel citing Americas Quarterly's winter 2012 issue.
Take an interactive tour of the economics of the China-Latin America relationship.
A preview article from the Winter 2012 issue of Americas Quarterly discusses China's foreign policy and role as a global political player.
"Chinese competition has hit LatAm manufacturers hard–at home and abroad," writes Financial Times' Keyur Patel, citing an article by Osvaldo Rosales in the Winter 2012 issue of Americas Quarterly.
"Chinese engagement in the Americas is growing, and it has brought important if unequal benefits to the region," writes COA's Eric Farnsworth in an Op-Ed for CNN's Global Public Square.
Without finding common ground, the two regional giants may not continue to develop at such a rapid pace. In fact, more Brazilian protectionist policies could be on the horizon.
