EN FR

The Morning Brief
Log in

Password

Keep me logged in

Forgot your password?
Subscribe

Argentina, China, United States
Chinese activism sparks US action over Argentine fighter jet acquisitions

Washington is not at all happy with the deal negotiated between China and Argentina over the sale of 12 fighter jets to Buenos Aires. It is counting on Argentine Minister of Economy Sergio Massa to negotiate future contracts with Denmark instead. [...]

Published on 09.11.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

This article may be accessed by subscribers and e-wallet holders (USD 12.50)

1 option to continue reading

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION

Unlimited access to the website

See our rates

Choose the option that suits you best: Compare all of our offers!

Do you want a free trial before subscribing?

Create your free account

Do you want a free trial before subscribing?

create a free account

Read this article here:

International Dealmaking

Set up email notifications for these topics

Alberto Fernandez
Chengdu Aircraft Industries Group
Chinese Communist Party
Cristina Kirchner
Jorge Enrique Taiana
Lockheed Martin
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
Sergio Massa

Argentina, China
Liu Chang, the officer strengthening ties for Xi Jinping in Buenos Aires

The defence attaché at the Chinese embassy in Argentina, Liu Chang, is working hard to ensure that Buenos Aires, despite strong US pressure, continues to develop its bilateral defence relations. In recognition of his importance to Beijing, he is expected to have his term extended.

Free International Dealmaking 25.04.2023

Argentina, China
Beijing bids for major share in operation of giant Argentine gas field

Beijing is using its diplomatic and financial firepower to try to convince Argentina to give it a major role in exploitation of the giant Vaca Muerta gas and oil formation. The United States is looking on with concern as China and Argentina forge increasingly close relations.

Subscriber International Dealmaking 11.04.2023

Oil pipelines and storage facilities are seen at Vaca Muerta shale oil and gas drilling, in the Patagonian province of Neuquen, Argentina, 15 February 2023.

Argentina, China, United States
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.

Subscriber International Dealmaking 14.12.2022

China, United States
Pentagon encouraged to study Beijing's supply lines

In its annual report, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission recommends the Defense Department to prepare for the fall-out from a conflict between China and Taiwan.

Subscriber Government Intelligence 28.11.2022

Argentina, China
Beijing takes action behind the scenes for control of Ushuaia naval base

Despite US opposition, Tierra del Fuego governor Gustavo Melella is making the most of the energy emergency to help keep Chinese investors in the region.

Subscriber International Dealmaking 03.11.2022

Argentina, China, United States
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.

Subscriber Government Intelligence 11.05.2022

Argentina, China
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.

Subscriber International Dealmaking 20.04.2022

Spotlight | Argentina, China
China's hush-hush deals open doors to Argentine sovereign sectors

Beijing has landed a string of secret deals that have allowed it to enter Argentina's sovereign sectors while the United States, caught up in the Ukraine crisis, can only watch. We reveal the details of these closed-door negotiations.

Subscriber Government Intelligence 28.02.2022

The Las Lajas base, in the Patagonia desert, which is only accessible to the Chinese army.

Set up email notifications for these topics

Alberto Fernandez
Chengdu Aircraft Industries Group
Chinese Communist Party
Cristina Kirchner
Jorge Enrique Taiana
Lockheed Martin
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
Sergio Massa

Once registered, you will be notified by a short message on your computer or mobile phone as soon as a new edition of our publication or an alert is published. Stay informed anytime, anywhere!

Insiders | China
Security, propaganda and the PLA: Xi Jinping forges new networks of influence

Insiders | Qatar
Barzan Holdings, Qatar's defence industry giant springing up out of the desert