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CCP eyes closer ties with Latin America to circumvent Trump tariffs

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Beijing on the offensive in Washington's spheres of influence

South and Central America are at the core of Xi Jinping's new global security initiative, as the Chinese leader deploys a broad and profound strategy to infiltrate Washington's backyard and diminish US influence. [...]

As Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, or “Lula”, began a strategic visit to China on 11 May, the standing committee of the Chinese Communist Party's politburo (CCP) recently called an appropriate meeting of economists from China's leading universities. [...]

Published on 12/05/2025 at 04:00 GMT

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