From Investment to Influence: China's Expanding Reach in Latin America
China's role in Latin America is best understood not simply as economic, but as a long-term strategic influence challenge with growing security implications. Over the past two decades, Chinese engagement in the region has expanded alongside diplomatic shifts in recognition from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China, with investment increasingly tracking those political changes. Projects such as the Port of Chancay demonstrate how initiatives introduced as commercial or trade-facilitation efforts can evolve into strategically significant assets with lasting regional implications.
In this webinar, Janes Geoeconomic Threat Intelligence (GTI) analysts examine:
- Covert methods Chinese entities use to build influence cumulatively across sectors.
- Where Chinese investments are concentrated and which industries are most affected.
- Where commercial activity intersects with strategic sectors and potential national security concerns.
Speakers:
Alexandra (Sasha) Chopenko – Senior Analyst
Peter M. Drucker – Senior Analyst
Madigan Hogan – Research Analyst
Philip Consentino – Customer Success Manager (Moderator)
