what is latin america saying about china? - Inter

WHAT IS LATIN AMERICA SAYING ABOUT CHINA?
OCTOBER 1 - 7, 2011
The following articles on China and China-Latin America interactions appeared
between October 1st and October 7th in Latin American and Caribbean popular press.
ARGENTINA
Los vinos de Argentina entre los mejores en EE.UU y China
Los Andes, October 1, 2011
Argentine wines won awards in U.S. and Chinese competitions.
Firma china Huawei producirá teléfonos inteligentes en Argentina
La Voz Noticias, October 3, 2011
Chinese telecommunications firm, Huawei, confirmed that it will sell smartphones manufactured in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina starting
next January.
Tigre es el primer municipio que propone aprender chino en bibliotecas
InfoBae, October 4, 2011
Chinese culture and language courses will be offered in public libraries in Tigre, Argentina.
La leche argentina, a China
InfoBae, October 7, 2011
Argentina’s Minister of Agriculture, Julian Dominguez, and his Chinese counterpart, Han Changfu, signed an agreement to export
Argentine dairy products to China, including cheese and dulce de leche.
BARBADOS
Chinese Ambassador hands over new scoreboards
The Barbados Advocate, October 5, 2011
The Chinese provided Barbados with a grant to refurbish scoreboards in the island’s premier sports facility.
BOLIVIA
El Gobierno adquirirá helicópteros de Francia y China para emergencias y política social
Los Tiempos, October 7, 2011
Evo Morales announced that the Bolivian government will soon acquire two helicopters from France and six from China in order to
better handle natural disasters.
BRAZIL
Brasil investiga se China usa Indonésia e Vietnã para exportar sapatos
UOL, October 5, 2011
The Brazilian government began an investigation to determine whether Chinese companies are assembling footwear in Indonesia and
Vietnam to avoid paying Brazil’s taxes.
Chery confirma planos de fábrica no Brasil
Quatro Rodas, October 6, 2011
Chery of Brazil announced Thursday that its plans to build a factory in Jacareíin São Paulo remain unchanged despite Brazil’s recent tax
hike on imported vehicles.
COLOMBIA
China, Rusia y Brasil concentrarán mayores envíos de pesca en próximos años
Agencia de Noticias Orbita, October 2, 2011
In the coming years China, Russia, and Brazil will displace the U.S. and Spain as principle destinations for fish exports.
"Colombia no tiene como responder a TLC con China": Ricardo Duarte
El Universal, October 2, 2011
In an interview for El Universal in Colombia, former FTA negotiator and president of the Colombia-China Chamber of Commerce, Ricardo
Duarte, spoke about relations between Colombia and China.
DHL lanzó portal de negocios con China
Portafolio, October 3, 2011
The website www.dhlbusinesstochina.com intends to increase business between small- and medium-sized enterprises in Colombia and
China.
'Colombia necesita aprovechar mejor sus recursos naturales'
Portafolio, October 5, 2011
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers commented on the strength of Colombian economy and China’s role in the region during his
visit to Colombia.
Conozca Asia, el nuevo camino comercial
El País, October 7, 2011
As a country that borders the Pacific Ocean, Colombia should explore options for stronger ties with Asian – and especially Chinese –
markets. Asia’s demand for Colombian goods is on the rise and there are numerous possibilities for investment in Colombia on the part
of Asian countries.
COSTA RICA
Recesión de EU o caída China golpearía a "América Latina"
Tico Vision, October 6, 2011
Another U.S. recession or a hard landing for China's economy could have negative consequences for Latin America. Latin America is a
major exporter of raw materials to China and countries like Mexico are still very dependent upon the U.S. economy.
CUBA
Chinos residentes en Cuba exigen liberación de antiterroristas.
Prensa Libre, October 2, 2011
Members of the Min Chinh Tang association of Chinese residents in Ciego de Avila demanded the release of five Cubans imprisoned in
the U.S. since 1998.
Crecen exportaciones bolivianas a EE.UU, China y Japón
Prensa Libre, October 3, 2011
The National Statistics Institute of Bolivia noted an increase of exports from Bolivia to the U.S., China, and Japan.
DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC
Celebra 62º aniversario de la República Popular China
Diario Digital RD, October 1, 2011
El Centro de la Colonia China, Inc., and other Chinese family associations held a dinner celebrating the 62th anniversary of the founding
of the People's Republic of China in Santo Domingo’s Chinatown.
ECUADOR
Creatividad para negociar con China
El Comercio, October 2, 2011
In the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce, Red Global de Exportación (RGX) consultant, Chihon Ley, spoke with Ecuadorians about
business opportunities in China.
Debaten legisladores en Ecuador estrategia de endeudamiento con China
SDPnoticias, October 4, 2011
Some legislators have argued that Ecuador is borrowing too much money from China.
China respalda la democracia en Ecuador
Radio Sucre, October 5, 2011
Through its Embassy in Quito, China has expressed its "support" for the Ecuadorian government in order to safeguard internal stability
and the democratic system.
GUATEMALA
“Siempre decimos: Existe una China”
Prensa Libre, October 5, 2011
During an interview, Adolfo Sun, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Guatemala, explained Taiwan’s history over the past 100 years and current
dynamics between Taiwan and Mainland China.
MEXICO
La cultura de China llega a los meridanos
Yucatan, October 2, 2011
This year’s Know China Expo, which was organized by the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatan’s Confucius Institute, was dedicated to the
62nd anniversary of the People's Republic of China.
China barre a México en sectores sensibles
El Economista, October 2, 2011
Mexican clothing, footwear, toys and textiles producers will face growing competition from Chinese industry.
Pide Caintra sancionar comercio desleal chino
El Porvenir, October 5, 2011
Nuevo León is promoting punishment of illegal Chinese trade practices.
Cámaras invitan a invertir ante la próxima apertura con China
Milenio, October 6, 2011
A CICEG (Cámara de la Industria del Calzado del Estado de Guanajuato) report encourages Mexican businesses to cast aside uncertainty
about Chinese competition.
México alista represalias contra EU y China
El Economista, October 6, 2011
Mexican Secretary of Economy, Bruno Ferrari, said that Mexico is prepared to retaliate against the United States and China if the
countries violate trade agreements previously reached with Mexico.
México recupera IED con más dinamismo que China: BBVA
El Economista, October 6, 2011
In 2010, China received the largest share of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) among emerging countries, though Mexico, Indonesia,
Singapore, Brazil, and Hong Kong were all dynamic competitors, according to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA).
PANAMA
China y América Latina: De cálido apretón de manos a efusivo abrazo
La Estrella, October 3, 2011
The relationship between China and Latin America during the first decade of this century has been “surprising and exciting.” It is
characterized by massive imports of Chinese goods and exports of raw materials.
Costa Rica y China analizan iniciativas
La Estrella, October 5, 2011
Costa Rica’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade, Fernando Ocampo, met yesterday with China’s Vice-Minister of Commerce, Fu Ziying, to
determine means of increasing opportunities brought about by the Free Trade Agreement signed between the two nations.
PERU
China desplazaría a EEUU como principal socio comercial de Perú a fines de año
Andina, October 3, 2011
China may soon replace the United States as Peru’s largest trade partner based upon export figures over the past seven months.
Gobierno preocupado por posible crisis en China
Peru.com, October 3, 2011
Economic Minister Luis Miguel Castilla of Peru expressed concern that China may fall into an economic crisis amid fears of a global
recession.
Japón, China y Corea invertirían en desarrollo petroquímico de Perú
RPP, October 4, 2011
Japan, China, and South Korea are interested in investing in a Southern Andean pipeline project that includes petrochemical
developments and which will cost between U.S. $12 billion and U.S. $14 billion.
Nuevas inversiones chinas anunciadas para Perú suman US$ 3,600 millones, afirma BID
Andina, October 5, 2011
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced that Chinese investment over the next few years will amount to $34.950 million.
Peru will receive approximately $3.600 million of the total investment.
PUERTO RICO
China podría poner en riesgo la economía de EE.UU.
El Nuevo Día, October 07, 2011
China and the US will experience economic tension over the next few years.
TRINIDAD &
TOBAGO
China's hospital ship sets sail for TT
Newsday, October 3, 2011
China’s hospital ship, “Arc of Peace,” embarked on a 100-day voyage to the Caribbean, with visits to Cuba, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago,
and Costa Rica.
URUGUAY
Uruguay registró un déficit comercial de US$ 87 millones en setiembre
El Pais, October 03, 2011
Uruguay recorded a trade deficit of U.S. $87 million in September. Uruguay’s main export destination is still Brazil (19.2%), followed by
Nueva Palmira (9.3%), and China (8.3%).
VENEZUELA
949.404 equipos han arribado al país dentro del convenio China-Venezuela
Radio Nacional de Venezuela, October 01, 2011
Venezuela received 949,404 Chinese appliances for the “My House Well Equipped (Mi Casa Bien Equipada)” program as part of an
agreement signed by China and Venezuela.
China y Venezuela firman convenio para construir puerto en Carabobo
Radio Nacional de Venezuela, October 03, 2011
An agreement was signed between Venezuela’s Bolivarian Ports (Bolipuertos) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) to build a
container terminal in Puerto Cabello, Carabobo.
Chávez agradeció apoyo de China al sistema de salud venezolano
El Universal, October 04, 2011
President Hugo Chavez thanked China for investing in the health of his country during Exposalud 2012.
América Latina: entre China y EEUU
El Universal, October 06, 2011
According to the IMF, between 2002 and 2006 the commodities index rose 60% in real terms. The increase is largely attributable to
China’s demand for raw materials.
REGIONAL
Actividad manufacturera de China registra fuerte aumento en septiembre
América Economía, October 01, 2011
China's manufacturing activity rose in September for the second consecutive month.
China refuerza posiciones en el Caribe, zona de influencia de EEUU y Europa
RIA Novosti, October 03, 2011
China continues to strengthen its influence in the Caribbean basin.
Según consultora privada el crecimiento de China sigue siendo saludable
América Economía, October 03, 2011
China continues to grow at healthy rates, but more slowly than in the past. The biggest consumer of copper in the world can no longer
boost commodity markets alone as it has done over the past three years.
Exportaciones chilenas a China crecen 29% anual durante los cinco años del TLC
América Economía, October 06, 2011
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On October 1 , the China-Chile FTA reached its five year anniversary. Chile’s exports have grown 29 percent annually since 2005, largely
as a result of the FTA.
China Hebei Wenfeng debuta en Latinoamérica con inversión por US$205M en Chile
América Economía, October 06, 2011
The Chinese Hebei Wenfeng Industrial Group plans to invest $205 million in a proposed iron and port project in Chile.
A China también le interesan los pequeños países latinoamericanos
América Economía, October 07, 2011
China has become the largest investor in Latin America. In 2010, the Asian country invested $10.5 billion in the region, 43.8% more than
in 2009.