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Overstretching or overreaction? China's rise in Latin America and the US response
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Abstract This article examines how the Chinese elites are interpreting China's growing presence in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region and the various ways in which the United States is responding to China's expanding activity in the region. Some of China's elites caution that China's international... view more
This article examines how the Chinese elites are interpreting China's growing presence in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region and the various ways in which the United States is responding to China's expanding activity in the region. Some of China's elites caution that China's international posturing could be overly assertive. Regarding China's growing role in the LAC, they have made a note of US sensitivities, in addition to China's challenges and limitations in various Latin American countries. Regarding the US response, some US concerns may be legitimate, and others are less valid. Looking ahead, even though US–China interactions in the LAC will remain competitive, the US and China could potentially avoid counterproductive policies while also pursuing pragmatic co-operation. While China does not yet face a serious problem of strategic overstretching in the LAC, China's domestic debate on the topic will provide feedback to China's policymakers and promote fruitful China-LAC relations.... view less
Keywords
China; foreign policy; bilateral relations; international relations; political influence; Latin America; international cooperation; international politics; pressure-group politics; regional policy; United States of America
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 40-59
Journal
Journal of Current Chinese Affairs, 51 (2022) 1
ISSN
1868-4874
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed