China's Belt and Road Initiative

China’s “Belt and Road” Initiative represents a sweeping vision for establishing a global economic network of trade and development, with infrastructure projects in nearly 70 countries stretching all the way to Western Europe. This collection of interviews and articles examines how the ambitious gambit—also known as One Belt, One Road, the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road—is affecting bilateral relationships while bolstering China’s status as a global power.

Column South America

In Latin America, China Is Facing Headwinds of Its Own Making

James BosworthApr 15, 2024

Recent setbacks for two major Chinese projects in Latin America are likely music to U.S. policymakers’ ears and could point to the quiet diplomacy of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden paying off in key areas of concern. How Beijing reacts to these setbacks will shape its future relations with Latin America.

Column China

China’s Economic Slowdown Is a Wakeup Call for Latin America

Frida GhitisFeb 8, 2024

Over the past two decades, China became an increasingly powerful player in Latin America, displacing the U.S. as a top trading partner and strengthening its political influence in the region. But now, China’s growth has suddenly slowed, creating significant economic risks for Latin America—and opportunities for the United States.

Column The Americas

Latin America Must Be More Strategic About Economic Ties With China

James BosworthJan 29, 2024

China’s expanding economic footprint in Latin America over the past 25 years has driven economic growth and shifted the geopolitical narrative across the region. But that engagement is now shifting as priorities change in China, Latin America and the U.S., at a time when Chinese growth is slowing and U.S.-China tensions are rising.

China's Belt and Road Initiative

In Latin America, China Is Facing Headwinds of Its Own Making

China’s Economic Slowdown Is a Wakeup Call for Latin America

Latin America Must Be More Strategic About Economic Ties With China

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The U.S. Is Losing Ground to China in Southeast Asia

China Is Looking to Transform Global Development—Again

In Latin America, the U.S. Is Getting Competition With China All Wrong

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Western Expats Have a Privileged Lens on China

China Is Taking Advantage of Russia’s Weakness in Central Asia

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The U.S. Should Avoid the ‘China Trap’ in the Middle East

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