Nicaragua-China FTA: another failure in the making?

Economy 2023-08-17

Nicaragua-China FTA: another failure in the making?

The free trade agreement between Managua and Beijing will not benefit the Central American nation but will instead further damage its struggling economy, say observers.

'Very worried': Youth unemployment cause for concern in China

Economy 2023-08-16

'Very worried': Youth unemployment cause for concern in China

The mood among young people online and on the streets of Beijing left no doubt the situation was dire.

Argentine government probes Chinese lithium company for illegally pocketing $5 million

Economy 2023-08-15

Argentine government probes Chinese lithium company for illegally pocketing $5 million

Zijin has a history of violations, including improperly disposing of hazardous chemicals and employing workers in exploitative and precarious conditions.

Venezuela's costly alliance with China left a trail of distrust, debt

Economy 2023-08-10

Venezuela's costly alliance with China left a trail of distrust, debt

China lent Venezuela a staggering $62 billion between 2005 and 2016, accounting for 44% of Beijing's total loans to Latin American countries. There is little or nothing to show for it.

China's unfair trade practices hurting Latin American footwear industry

Economy 2023-08-09

China's unfair trade practices hurting Latin American footwear industry

China has been flooding Latin American markets with cheap shoes that have led to job losses and factory closures. These products also are often shoddy and do not comply with environmental standards.

Argentina-China port deal raises eyebrows as US radar plan in Tierra del Fuego stalls

Economy 2023-08-02

Argentina-China port deal raises eyebrows as US radar plan in Tierra del Fuego stalls

Concern is growing in Argentina that China is taking over strategic infrastructure in the country.

Indigenous communities fight Chinese mining in courts and jungle

Economy 2023-07-26

Indigenous communities fight Chinese mining in courts and jungle

A Chinese mining company faces a legal battle over allegations of contamination of three rivers and failure to consult with indigenous communities.

Chinese ghost town of mansions reclaimed by farmers

Economy 2023-07-21

Chinese ghost town of mansions reclaimed by farmers

China's real estate industry grew rapidly since the late 90s, but it was crippled by its own excess and official corruption.

China's restrictions on Brazilian meat exports took toll in first half of 2023

Economy 2023-07-20

China's restrictions on Brazilian meat exports took toll in first half of 2023

The surge in Chinese economic growth has triggered a concerning pattern of penalization of exports and a subsequent decline in industrial activity across various Latin American countries.

Latin America must invest in technology to stay ahead in the lithium race

Economy 2023-07-13

Latin America must invest in technology to stay ahead in the lithium race

Regional countries with lithium reserves have a limited window of opportunity to capitalize on the mineral's growing demand, say industry experts.