China Will Not Rescue Venezuela
Venezuela has been disappointing China for over 15 years, and it has taken a toll. But China could be interested in Venezuela's new Special Economic Zones to set a hub in the Caribbean for its companies.
China Turns the Pandemic into an Influence Tool
The Asian superpower has been building a tight relationship with Venezuela and all of Latin America for years. In 2020, it relaunched the soft power strategy, in the context of the crisis ironically originated in China
Getting China on Board With the Transition
Beijing won’t mediate between Maduro and Guaidó, because it’s not interested in Venezuela. But it can help with recovering our democracy, if its current inaction impacts its interests.
The Real Chinese Message Behind the IADB Impasse
Just four days before the event was to take place, on March 22 the Inter-American Development Bank canceled its annual meeting to be held in Chengdu because China refused to grant a visa to Guaidó’s appointee. But this is an opportunity to Guaidó to build bridges with Beijing.
Venezuela and China, What It Is and What It's Not
What does China mean with its “non-interventionism” attitude, when chavismo needs allies more than ever? Simple: “We’re here for business, not politics. You’re on your own.”
The Fondo Chino Death Spiral
Oil-for-loans was supposed to be a win-win proposition. New numbers confirm our fears that it’s turned into a lose-lose nightmare.
Maduro's Loneliness: Beijing Edition
Chinese media criticizes Venezuela and China talks with the opposition. What is going on?
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