China's Expansion Into the Western Hemisphere : Implications for Latin America and the United States

With President Hu Jintao's November 2004 visit to Latin America, China signaled to the rest of the world its growing interest in the region. Many observers welcome this development, highlighting the benefits of increased trade and investment, as well as diplomatic cooperation, for both sides. But other analysts have raised concerns about the relationship's impact on Latin American competitiveness and its implications for U.S. influence in Washington's traditional backyard. In C hina's Expansion into the Western Hemisphere, experts from Latin America, China, and the United States, as well as Europe, analyze the history of this triangular relationship and the motivations of each of the major players. Several chapters focus on China's growing economic ties to the region, including Latin America's role in China's search for energy resources worldwide. Other essays highlight the geopolitical implications of Chinese hemispheric policy and set recent developments in the broader context of China's role in the developing world. Together, they provide an absorbing look at a particularly sensitive aspect of China's emergence as a world power. Contributors include Christopher Alden (London School of Economics), Robert Devlin (ECLAC), Francisco González (Johns Hopkins–SAIS), Monica Hirst (Torcuato Di Tella University), Josh Kurlantzick (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Xiang Lanxin (Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva), Luisa Palacios (Barclays), Jiang Shixue (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), Barbara Stallings (Brown University), Juan Tokatlián (San Andrés University), and Zheng Kai (Fudan University).

With President Hu Jintao's November 2004 visit to Latin America, China signaled to the rest of the world its growing interest in the region. Many observers welcome this development, highlighting the benefits of increased trade and investment, as well as diplomatic cooperation, for both sides. But other analysts have raised concerns about the relationship's impact on Latin American competitiveness and its implications for U.S. influence in Washington's traditional backyard. In C hina's Expansion into the Western Hemisphere, experts from Latin America, China, and the United States, as well as Europe, analyze the history of this triangular relationship and the motivations of each of the major players. Several chapters focus on China's growing economic ties to the region, including Latin America's role in China's search for energy resources worldwide. Other essays highlight the geopolitical implications of Chinese hemispheric policy and set recent developments in the broader context of China's role in the developing world. Together, they provide an absorbing look at a particularly sensitive aspect of China's emergence as a world power. Contributors include Christopher Alden (London School of Economics), Robert Devlin (ECLAC), Francisco González (Johns Hopkins–SAIS), Monica Hirst (Torcuato Di Tella University), Josh Kurlantzick (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace), Xiang Lanxin (Graduate Institute of International Studies, Geneva), Luisa Palacios (Barclays), Jiang Shixue (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences), Barbara Stallings (Brown University), Juan Tokatlián (San Andrés University), and Zheng Kai (Fudan University).

Analyzes The History And Motivations Of U.s.-china-latin America Relationship. Focuses On China's Growing Economic Ties To The Region, Including Latin America's Role In China's Search For Energy Resources. Highlights The Geopolitical Implications Of Chinese Hemispheric Policy And Sets Recent Developments In The Context Of China's Role In The Developing World--provided By Publisher. Introduction : Assessing The Implications Of China's Growing Presence In The Western Hemisphere / Riordan Roett And Guadalupe Paz -- The Chinese Foreign Policy Perspective / Jiang Shixue -- An Alternative Chinese View / Xiang Lanxin -- A View From Latin America / Juan Gabriel Tokatlian -- A South-south Perspective / Monica Hirst -- China's Economic Rise / Robert Devlin -- Latin America In The Economic Equation - Winners And Losers : What Can Losers Do? / Francisco E. González -- Latin America As China's Energy Supplier / Luisa Palacios -- China's Growing Influence In Southeast Asia / Joshua Kurlantzick -- China's New Engagement With Africa / Chris Alden -- The U.s.-china-latin America Triangle : Implications For The Future / Barbara Stallings. Riordan Roett And Guadalupe Paz, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.