Global China and Latin America

Join us in an enlightening conversation between Professor Maria Adele Carrai and Professor Enrique Dussel Peters as they delve into the intricacies of their newly co-edited book, "Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life." 🎙️ Guest: Enrique Dussel Peters, Professor at the Graduate School of Economics, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) and Coordinator of the Center for Chinese-Mexican Studies. 📚 Topic: A deep dive into the book discussing the significant impact of China's infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. 🔍 Discussion Highlights:

• China's Influence: Explore the extensive impact of China's economic and cultural presence in Latin America.
• Infrastructure Projects: From dams to telecommunication networks, learn about the diverse infrastructure initiatives led by Chinese enterprises.
• Cultural Interactions: Discover how Chinese culinary traditions and products, like automobiles, are reshaping everyday life in the region.
• Soft Power: Understand China's strategic use of non-political influence through infrastructure and everyday interactions.
• Globalization: A unique perspective on the globalization process with Chinese characteristics, contrasting with Western-led initiatives.
• Technology & Security: Insights into the expansion of Chinese technology in Latin America and the implications for critical infrastructure.

📖 About the Book: "Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life" examines the profound impact of Chinese investments and infrastructure projects on the local environments and economies in the region, fostering new forms of global connectivity. Key Questions Addressed: 1. Why this book and why now? 2. What are the central themes of the book? 3. How does China's increasing presence affect Latin America? 4. The role of soft power in China's strategy. 5. Competition between global powers in the region. 6. Globalization with Chinese characteristics. 7. Specific examples of Chinese infrastructure projects in Latin America. 8. The role of advanced technology sectors in the China-Latin America relationship. 👥 Final Message from Enrique Dussel Peters: Integration of existing research across China, the U.S., and Latin America is crucial for a comprehensive understanding of these dynamic relationships.

📘 Buy the Book: Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life (https://upittpress.org/books/97808229...)