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César Eduardo Santos

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Beyond Trade: China’s Political Power In Mexico

Beyond Trade: China’s Political Power In Mexico

The U.S. strategy appears to have overlooked a central component of China’s influence in Mexico.

20.11.2025 20

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César Eduardo Santos

China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy Persists in Latin America 

In general, Beijing has turned away from extreme diplomacy. But in Latin America, the wolf warrior spirit remains alive.

11.08.2025 6

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César Eduardo Santos

Halting the BRI Won’t Be Enough to Stop China’s Spreading Influence in Central America

While Panama’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative is a significant gesture, the actual consequences of this decision should be carefully...

09.04.2025 3

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César Eduardo Santos

China’s ‘People-to-People’ Diplomacy Targets the Global South

Engagements with media, think tanks, and academia form an essential – but often overlooked – element of China's foreign policy.

20.11.2024 10

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César Eduardo Santos

Blurred Boundaries: The Role of Chinese Companies in CCP Policy

China’s advancement in the Central American region has largely been through Chinese companies – ones that are not usually considered among the main...

04.10.2024 3

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César Eduardo Santos