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China-LAC in 2026 & PRC's Venezuela Reaction

Plus new Chinese mining investments in South America, PLA war games in the Caribbean, and a historic monument's controversy in Panama

Jan 14 • Ethan Knecht

It's not just China...

PRC's new LAC White Paper, Trump's NSS prioritizes China-LAC, Mexico places tariffs on Chinese goods, and Honduran elections affect Taiwan

Dec 18, 2025 • Ethan Knecht

Internal Affairs

Taiwan's relations with St. Vincent, Panama, and Colombia; Chinese naval ship in Jamaica; paused Brazilian soy exports to China

Dec 4, 2025 • Ethan Knecht

Young and Ambitious Nations

Pres Xi confidant travels to Brazil and Uruguay, a PRC regulator approves a Chile lithium deal, St. Kitts PM in Taipei, and Caribbean disaster relief…

Nov 20, 2025 • Ethan Knecht

Pressing the Case

Canada's PM meets Xi for the first time in 8 years, a new Geely investment in Brazil, BRI SEZs in Nicaragua, and a CCP Museum Director talks party…

Nov 6, 2025 • Ethan Knecht

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Review the latest on China's and Taiwan's relations with the Americas

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