China’s Transport Infrastructure Investment in LAC: Five Things to Know
China has indicated support for upwards of 150 road, rail, port, and other transport infrastructure projects in Latin America since 2002.
November 13, 2018
China has indicated support for upwards of 150 road, rail, port, and other transport infrastructure projects in Latin America since 2002.
Latin America isn’t yet part of the Belt and Road, but China showed sustained interest in the region during the recent China-CELAC Ministerial Forum.
Japanese finance and ODA in Latin America is sizable and growing.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s tour of Latin America this summer will be the first Japanese state visit to the region in a decade.
South Korea’s entry into the TPP will promote stronger cooperation between South Korea and Latin America.
In May of this year, Brazil offered 289 non-pre-sal conventional oil and gas blocks to international bidders.
Recent deals between Latin American leaders and other Asian countries has brought more attention to non-China trade flows with the region.
Will Taiwan’s 2012 presidential election reignite diplomatic competition between Taiwan and the mainland?
Taiwan electronics firm, Foxconn, currently only in Brazil and Mexico, is exploring new investment opportunities in Latin America.
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