Chinese Investments in South American Infrastructure: impacts on regional integration
Journal Title: Conjuntura Austral: journal of the Global South - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 40
Abstract
The article aims to analyze the Chinese infrastructure investments in South America. It is analyzed this pattern of South China-America relationship, the impact on South American integration and on Brazil as a regional leader. It is realized an overview of the Chinese objectives in the region and the main infrastructure projects which Chinese investments are a majority. The conclusion is that South America must engage regional integration in order to strengthen itself against the potential adversities from its relationship with China, avoiding de-industrialization.
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Bruna Coelho Jaeger
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