As Argentina signs up to China’s belt and road, Beijing finds itself on a new path in Latin America
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Feb 12 2022 at 10:00 AM GMT
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- Argentina’s entry into the Belt and Road Initiative is a significant advance in Beijing’s bid to strengthen ties with Latin America, according to experts.
- During a high-profile visit to Beijing last week for the opening of the Winter Olympics, Argentinian President Alberto Fernandez signed his country up for China’s sweeping infrastructure programme, paving the way for investments worth more than US$23 billion.
- Fernandez was one of the few leaders from South America – considered to be “America’s….
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- Published Feb 12, 2022 10:00 AM GMT