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Aug 15, 2020

Pepe Zhang in CNN: Pandemic power play: It’s China vs. the US in Latin America

On August 15, 2020, Pepe Zhang was quoted in a CNN article, "Pandemic power play: It's China vs. the US in Latin America."

China Coronavirus

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Jul 30, 2020

Pepe Zhang in Diálogo Chino: “Coronavirus reshapes Belt and Road in Latin America”

On July 30, 2020, Pepe Zhang was quoted in the Diálogo Chino article, "Coronavirus reshapes Belt and Road in Latin America".

Americas China

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Jul 25, 2020

Pepe Zhang in La Nación: “EE.UU. vs. China: más allá de una Guerra Fría, un conflicto en todos los frentes”

On July 25, 2020, Pepe Zhang was quoted in a La Nación article, "EE.UU. vs. China: más allá de una Guerra Fría, un conflicto en todos los frentes" ("The US vs. China: beyond a Cold War, a conflict on all fronts").

Americas China

In the News

Jun 1, 2020

Pepe Zhang in El Mercurio: “China fortalece su influencia en Latinoamérica con la masiva donación de insumos médicos”

On June 1, 2020, Pepe Zhang was quoted in an article in El Mercurio, "China fortalece su influencia en Latinoamérica con la masiva donación de insumos médicos" ("China strengthens its influence in Latin America with a massive donation of medical supplies").

China Coronavirus

Past events

May 20, 2020

China-Brazil relations under COVID-19

By Isabel Kennon

On May 12, 2020, the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center hosted a timely conversation on the implications of the coronavirus on Sino-Brazilian relations. The event also marked the launch of the new China-Latin America Policy and Business Consultation Group, which will discuss some of the most pressing issues around China’s relationship with countries […]

Americas Brazil

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Feb 7, 2020

Pepe Zhang in Quartz: “Coronavirus spells trouble for Latin America’s sputtering, China-linked economies”

On February 7, 2020, Pepe Zhang was quoted in a Quartz article, "Coronavirus spells trouble for Latin America’s sputtering, China-linked economies".

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New Atlanticist

Jan 13, 2020

China’s support for the Maduro regime: Enduring or fleeting?

By Cristina Guevara

As Venezuela’s biggest creditor, China is carrying the burden of Venezuela’s economic collapse. The PRC has become increasingly aware of this unsustainable situation, and, behind closed doors, has been in communications with the interim government. Back in February, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that China is open to working with a different government to ensure payment for the loans-for-oil deals. Strictly speaking, China’s relationship with the South American country is transactional, not ideological.

China International Markets

In the News

Nov 13, 2019

Pepe Zhang in AP News: Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi

On November 13, 2019, Pepe Zhang was quoted in an AP News article, "Economy in mind, Bolsonaro changes tack and cozies up to Xi".

China East Asia

In the News

Nov 10, 2019

Pepe Zhang in O Globo: “China age com pragmatismo econômico quando pensa no Brasil”

On November 10, 2019, Pepe Zhang was quoted in O Globo's article, "China age com pragmatismo econômico quando pensa no Brasil" ("China acts with economic pragmatism when it thinks about Brazil").

Brazil China

Past events

Oct 9, 2019

Belt and Road in Latin America: Where does the future lie?

By Maria Borselli

With 19 signatories in Latin America, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has earned supporters and skeptics in the Western Hemisphere. How will BRI evolve in Latin America and how will it impact the US?

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