China and Latin America, from trade of raw materials to cutting-edge technology

The investment of China in Latin America and the Caribbean has strengthened the economic relations between the two regions. One of the large proportions of the investment of China is dedicated to electronic technology and information services and currently, the trade of raw materials is becoming a driving force of economic relations.

País: China

Fuente: Asia Link América Economía (Available in Spanish)

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