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Chile's economic and political relationship with China
Die politischen und wirtschaftlichen Beziehungen von Chile zu China
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Abstract China’s foreign policy has been characterized in the last decade by a heightened interest in reaching out to Latin America, particularly to countries rich in natural resources and with potential markets for Chinese exports, and Chile is one of these countries. The paper shows that even though the Ch... view more
China’s foreign policy has been characterized in the last decade by a heightened interest in reaching out to Latin America, particularly to countries rich in natural resources and with potential markets for Chinese exports, and Chile is one of these countries. The paper shows that even though the Chilean economy has benefitted from the signing of the FTA, it also faces potential risks. To continue to benefit, Chile needs to boost exports in other potential export sectors (value-added products or services) and should attempt to attract more Chinese FDI to Chile’s export industry. The export of raw materials (particularly non-renewable ones) is not always sustainable in the long term. The roles of the Chilean state and the private sector in attracting Chinese investment and enhancing diversification of exports of value-added products are crucial for the future of the economy of Chile and its relationship with China.... view less
Keywords
bilateral relations; interest; Latin America; foreign policy; interest orientation; Asia; foreign trade; Chile; interests; Andean Region; export policy; political relations; geopolitics; Far East; pressure-group politics; raw materials; commodity policy; economic relations; interest sphere; South America; China; developing country
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Method
descriptive study
Document language
English
Publication Year
2012
Page/Pages
p. 133-154
Journal
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 41 (2012) 1
ISSN
1868-4874
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works