Alvaro Mendez and Chris Alden, LSE IDEAS researchers at the London School of Economics and Political Science, study China’s growing presence in Latin America, focusing on its trade and diplomatic relations, and strategic influence. They address the accelerated expansion of the People’s Republic of China’s commercial activities in the Latin American and Caribbean region in recent years.
Chile Celebrates 22nd Anniversary of FTA with South Korea; Projects 2026 as Year of Consolidation
Having surpassed two decades since the signing of the agreement, bilateral trade concluded 2025 with a total exchange of USD 6.801 billion.


