As Argentina signs up to China's belt
and road, Beijing finds itself on a new
path in Latin America
Posted By: MDConservative, 2/13/2022 5:33:11 PM
Argentina's entry into the Belt and Road Initiative is a significant advance in Beijing's bid to strengthen ties with Latin America, according to experts. During a high-profile visit to Beijing last week for the opening of the Winter Olympics, Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez signed his country up for China's sweeping infrastructure programme, paving the way for investments worth more than US$23 billion.
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As Argentina signs up to China's belt
and road, Beijing finds itself on a new
path in Latin America 5 replies
and road, Beijing finds itself on a new
path in Latin America 5 replies
Argentina's entry into the Belt and Road Initiative is a significant advance in Beijing's bid to strengthen ties with Latin America, according to experts.
During a high-profile visit to Beijing last week for the opening of the Winter Olympics, Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez signed his country up for China's sweeping infrastructure programme, paving the way for investments worth more than US$23 billion.
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No war. No Sabre rattling. China again schools the US in 21st century economic warfare. Let the patriots mumble about the Monroe Doctrine. China takes the long view. Another lost opportunity that would negate the rush to our border and corruption of our way of life.