Diplomacy 2023-07-31
Huawei, which outwardly was just a cell phone and consumer product manufacturer, in reality is supported heavily by the Chinese government and has deep links to the People's Liberation Army.
Diplomacy 2023-07-24
Xi Jinping has led a targeted anti-corruption campaign, primarily focused on eliminating political opposition and potential rivals within the party.
Diplomacy 2023-07-21
Outraged by Putin's Ukraine war, Ukrainian-born Russian diplomat Ekaterina Germanovich resigned her post in Montevideo days after the invasion and carved out a new path: baking.
Diplomacy 2023-07-18
The EU pledged more investment for Latin America as part of a revamp of its international relationships prompted by Russia's war on Ukraine and the growing wariness of China.
Diplomacy 2023-07-17
Paraguay has seen that switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China has not improved but actually worsened Costa Rica's or Panama's economic situation.
Diplomacy 2023-07-12
Asuncion is one of the few remaining capitals in Latin American to still recognize Taiwan after Beijing spent decades convincing Taipei's allies to switch sides.
Diplomacy 2023-07-06
A Chinese 'spy base' in Cuba is the latest example of Beijing's growing espionage operations in Latin America.