METIS INSIGHTS


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METIS INSIGHTS: China sets its sights on the Tropics: Sino- Caribbean and Central American relations are reshaping maritime infrastructure investment

  • How is China expanding its maritime influence in the Caribbean and Central America?
  • What role does China's Belt and Road Initiative play in Caribbean infrastructure?
  • Why is Chinese investment in Caribbean and Latin American ports raising geopolitical concerns?
  • How does China’s involvement in the Panama and Nicaragua canals impact global trade routes?
  • What are the economic and political implications of China’s partnerships with Caribbean nations?

 

China is facilitating maritime development in the Caribbean and Central America through loans and grants and the contracting of Chinese companies to construct port infrastructure. 


Stronger bilateral cooperation and investment by China in infrastructure projects are establishing long-term strategic relations and economic dependencies. 


Concern over growing Chinese influence has been raised, regarding maritime and land claims, political influence, and proximity to US naval facilities. 

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