China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges

This paper examines the political and economic opportunities and challenges in China-Latin America relations within a triangular dynamic involving the U.S. Using a Neorealist theoretical framework, it analyzes how Latin American countries maneuver between Chinese economic engagement and long-standin...

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Autores: Kim, WonHo; Dong, Yang
Tipo de documento: Artículo
Estado:Published version
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:México
Institución:UDG
Repositorio:México y la Cuenca del Pacífico
Lenguaje:Inglés
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OAI Identifier:oai:mexicoylacuencadelpacifico.cucsh.udg.mx:article/937
Acceso en línea:https://www.mexicoylacuencadelpacifico.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/mc/article/view/937
Nivel de acceso:Acceso abierto
Palabra clave:China-Latin America relations
U.S.-China rivalry
Belt and Road Initiative
debt sustainability
strategic autonomy
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description This paper examines the political and economic opportunities and challenges in China-Latin America relations within a triangular dynamic involving the U.S. Using a Neorealist theoretical framework, it analyzes how Latin American countries maneuver between Chinese economic engagement and long-standing u.s. influence. The study employs comparative analysis and reviews existing literature to explore factors shaping these relationships. Findings indicate that while China’s economic cooperation offers development opportunities for Latin America, it also raises concerns about debt sustainability and political leverage. The intensifying u.s.-China rivalry further complicates Latin American foreign policies, as countries attempt to balance economic benefits from China against historical ties with the U.S. The paper argues that Latin American nations may need capability to adopt a sophisticated strategy to maximize advantages from both powers while maintaining autonomy. It concludes that managing these complex dynamics will be crucial for the future of China-Latin America relations.
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spelling China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges Kim, WonHo Dong, Yang China-Latin America relations U.S.-China rivalry Belt and Road Initiative debt sustainability strategic autonomy This paper examines the political and economic opportunities and challenges in China-Latin America relations within a triangular dynamic involving the U.S. Using a Neorealist theoretical framework, it analyzes how Latin American countries maneuver between Chinese economic engagement and long-standing u.s. influence. The study employs comparative analysis and reviews existing literature to explore factors shaping these relationships. Findings indicate that while China’s economic cooperation offers development opportunities for Latin America, it also raises concerns about debt sustainability and political leverage. The intensifying u.s.-China rivalry further complicates Latin American foreign policies, as countries attempt to balance economic benefits from China against historical ties with the U.S. The paper argues that Latin American nations may need capability to adopt a sophisticated strategy to maximize advantages from both powers while maintaining autonomy. It concludes that managing these complex dynamics will be crucial for the future of China-Latin America relations. Universidad de Guadalajara https://www.mexicoylacuencadelpacifico.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/mc/article/view/937 10.32870/mycp.v14i41.937
spellingShingle China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
Kim, WonHo
China-Latin America relations
U.S.-China rivalry
Belt and Road Initiative
debt sustainability
strategic autonomy
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title China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
title_full China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
title_fullStr China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
title_full_unstemmed China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
title_short China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
title_sort China-Latin America Relations, 2000-2024: A Triangular Dynamic of Opportunities and Challenges
topic China-Latin America relations
U.S.-China rivalry
Belt and Road Initiative
debt sustainability
strategic autonomy
topic_facet China-Latin America relations
U.S.-China rivalry
Belt and Road Initiative
debt sustainability
strategic autonomy
url https://www.mexicoylacuencadelpacifico.cucsh.udg.mx/index.php/mc/article/view/937