China using charm to get through to Argentine defence

Argentina keeps a low profile to secure deal for F-16 fighter aircraft 

As China and the United States fight for influence in Argentina, Economy Minister Sergio Massa is finalising the details of an order from the US for a batch of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft. Argentina wants to announce the order early in 2023 in the hope that this will help it speed up negotiations on a third revision of Argentina's debt agreement with the IMF.

Washington launches political and security counter-offensive against Beijing in Argentina 

To curb China's increasing influence in Argentina, the US has organised visits by delegations in the country, some of which have taken place secretly. After successfully freezing the Parana dredging project, Washington wants to block construction of a Chinese logistics centre.

Ambassador Sabino Vaca Narvaja promotes Chinese interests in Argentina 

While the US watches on with keen interest, the federal prosecutor in Buenos Aires has opened an investigation into the role played by an Argentinian ambassador in helping Chinese companies win government contracts.

China's CCCC brings BRI from Belgrade into European Union 

After more than ten years of negotiations, Chinese giant CCCC has been given the green light for the rail line between Serbia and Hungary, Europe's biggest Belt and Road Initiative project, in a deal finalised during the recent Olympic Games.

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