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China's Global Expansion and Latin America

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ID3592945
AuthorsRhys Jenkins (University of East Anglia, corresponding author)
Year2010
Volume42
Issue4
Pages809-837
Publication date2010-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Latin American Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-216X • E-ISSN: 1469-767X
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0022216x10001379
OpenAlexW2115752478
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited10

China's rapid growth and increased integration with the global economy over the past three decades have significant economic impacts and political implications for Latin America. This paper reviews the debate over whether these impacts have on balance been positive or negative for the region. It argues that those who emphasise the positive economic impacts of China have been over-optimistic and underplay some of the negative impacts associated with Chinese competition in manufacturing and increasing Latin American specialisation in primary products. On the other hand, when focusing on the political dimensions, there has been a tendency to exaggerate both the extent of China's influence in the region and the fears to which this gives rise, particularly among US commentators

Balance (ability) · China · Competition (biology) · Development economics · Economics · Latin Americans · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Economic Theory and Policy · Global trade and economics · International Development and Aid · Law

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Unique citing works26
Citations per year1,73
Citation span2011 - 2026 (16)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 24

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