The Political and Economic Dimensions of China’s Relations with Latin America ( ??????? ???????? ??????????? ??????? ????? ?? ?????? ????????? )

Abstract

This research uses scientific analysis to look at China's relations with Latin American countries, especially its investment in those countries.

There are two objectives behind Chinese investments in South America.

The first is to solidify its position as the second largest economic power in the world after the United States of America. China's position is further ensured by its huge store of raw materials and energy sources that support its accelerating economic needs of energy to keep pace with the steady growth of its economy.

The second objective is to prevent and deter the United States of America from harming the growing Chinese interests in the world by restricting the effects of the American Containment and Pivot strategies, which revealed the determination of the American administration to besiege China, and its growing influence, economically & politically by alliances & treaties, and to besiege China militarily by American bases Japan, South Korea, the Philippines and others of China's neighbors.

Thus, China considered it only fair to retaliate by strengthening its relations with U.S.A. neighbors, especially the Latin American countries who are U.S.A.'s backyard and strategic backers, and who can restrict the American ability to harm China's vital interests.