AS I SEE IT Some lessons in elementary Chinese 03-04-2021 08:24 Unfortunately for many millions of people, Argentina has long been programmed to get poorer and the Kirchnerite government is clearly determined to ensure the slide downhill continues. by James Neilson
INTERVIEW: PERIODISMO PURO Niall Ferguson: ‘It's silly for the left to claim that austerity is conservative’ 03-04-2021 07:49 Scottish historian, professor and brilliant polemicist Niall Ferguson on the coronavirus pandemic, the global economic outlook and the causes of Argentina’s economic failure. by Jorge Fontevecchia
BLOOMBERG It’s still ‘America first’ on vaccines as Russia, China fill gap 12-03-2021 12:57 Throughout the developing world, countries like Argentina have been squeezed out by richer nations in the race to secure vaccines produced by Western companies such as Pfizer and Moderna. Across most of Africa and large swathes of Latin America, south Asia and southeast Asia, little or no vaccine has been distributed.
INTERVIEW Benjamin Cohen: ‘Dollar will not be challenged by yuan for at least a decade’ 06-03-2021 08:22 Benjamin Cohen, one of the founding fathers of International Political Economy (IPE), analyses the monetary aspect of the dispute between the United States and China, while detailing why he describes Argentina “is one of the saddest cases in economic history.” by Leandro Dario
MINING China's appetite for copper provides Chile with opportunity 26-02-2021 13:08 With the price of copper reaching a 10-year high thanks in no small part to China's insatiable appetite, Chile faces a "unique" opportunity, according to experts.
Coronavirus pandemic Shipment of 900,000 Sinopharm vaccine doses arrives in Argentina 26-02-2021 01:35 Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero, Health Minister Carla Vizzotti, Foreign Minister Felipe Solá and China's Ambassador to Argentina Zou Xiaol were on runway to witness vaccine flight’s arrival.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Argentina surpasses two million Covid-19 cases, 50,000 deaths 13-02-2021 08:55 Eleven months on from confirmation of the first case in the country, officials said Wednesday that more than two million people have tested positive for Covid-19.
AS I SEE IT Here we go again 13-02-2021 08:47 Meaningful reform will remain on the backburner until the votes have been counted. by James Neilson
Argentine-born banker JP Morgan's Aguzin named Hong Kong stock exchange's CEO 09-02-2021 16:54 Argentine-born banker Nicolás Aguzin appointed Hong Kong Stock Exchange's new chief executive, at a time when Beijing is clashing with Western powers over its campaign to stamp out dissent in the financial hub.
Valeria Pacheco, AFP Brazil's late and rocky start on vaccinations fuels public ire 25-01-2021 08:26 Brazil's newly launched vaccination campaign against Covid-19 has gotten off to a late and rocky start – as the country is hammered by a second wave of the disease, it is already close to running out of vaccine, syringes and other vital equipment.
US-LATIN AMERICAN RELATIONS Biden to adopt ‘dramatically different’ approach to Latin America 23-01-2021 08:57 With President Joe Biden now in the White House, three respected experts offer their opinions on what lies ahead for US-Latin American relations over the next four years. by Jennifer Heiman
UNITED STATES Biden’s three priorities for South America 23-01-2021 08:39 Newly inaugurated US president’s foreign policy will have three main fronts in South America: environmental protection, the crisis in Venezuela and countering the growing influence of China. Negotiations with the International Monetary Fund will be the first bilateral test for Alberto Fernández. by Leandro Dario
UNITED STATES The United States’ credibility has been stormed 09-01-2021 08:58 The images from Washington are enough to do the work of many thousands of words for the world’s propagandists.
COVID-19 VACCINES China offers to ‘boost cooperation' with Argentina on vaccines 06-01-2021 16:54 Xi Jinping says his country is "ready to work" with Argentina to boost cooperation and advance development of vaccines against coronavirus, as talks to acquire doses of Chinese shots continue.
BLOOMBERG Corn up to US$5 a bushel and soybeans spike 06-01-2021 14:50 Maize climbed to US$5 a bushel and soybeans rallied for a sixth day, driving both crops to fresh six-year highs, as farmer protests and dry weather pose threat to supplies.
AS I SEE IT Sorry, capitalism is not about to die 02-01-2021 09:07 Capitalism of one kind or another has been with us for millennia. It was there in ancient Greece and China. All attempts to stamp it out have had disastrous consequences. by James Neilson
UNITED STATES Trump will be gone, but trauma of 2020 may haunt Biden 26-12-2020 10:06 Even with Donald Trump gone and Joe Biden promising to heal the nation there'll be no quick return to normal in 2021.
INTERVIEW Anne-Marie Slaughter: ‘Climate is clearly Biden’s top priority. 26-12-2020 09:55 Former director of policy planning in the US State Department Anne-Marie Slaughter discusses the likely foreign policy approach of the incoming Biden administration. by Leandro Dario
AS I SEE IT From Vladimir with love 19-12-2020 08:52 Health experts employed by international organisations complain that the rich countries have gone nationalistic and are hogging all the most promising vaccines which are being developed. by James Neilson
FOREIGN POLICY Argentina: between Jair Bolsonaro, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping 05-12-2020 10:12 Following its dialogue with Brasilia and Washington, the Alberto Fernández administration needs to define a clear strategy with its main trade partners. by Leandro Dario
US ELECTION 2020 Biden faces tall order reviving Washington's global role 14-11-2020 10:49 US President-elect Joe Biden has vowed to restore America’s moral authority in the world but after four years of norms-shattering by Donald Trump, he will have his work cut out for him.
BLOOMBERG China’s state grid makes a US$3-billion push into Latin America 13-11-2020 13:53 State Grid Corp of China will pay 2.57 billion euros for an electricity network company in Chile, its first overseas deal in almost a year and a move that resumes its expansion abroad.
US ELECTION 2020 Latin America watches on as United States heads to the polls 31-10-2020 10:36 With the region facing unprecedented economic and health concerns, as well as the issue of China’s increasing presence, Tuesday’s election could set the tone for the next phase of US-Latin America relations. by Jennifer Heiman & Anina Hoffman
US ELECTION 2020 Global pressure points: US foreign policy hinges on election outcome 22-10-2020 01:15 From Iran to Cuba, from China to Israel, US involvement and influence on the international stage has evolved sharply since Donald Trump took office in 2017.
5G INFRASTRUCTURE US seeks to sway Brazil on Chinese 5G with US$1-billion deal 21-10-2020 15:56 Washington promises Brazil US$1 billion in financing toward US imports, adding a carrot to its campaign to convince the country not to use China's Huawei to develop its 5G network.
UNITED NATIONS China and Russia win seats on UN rights council, Saudis lose 14-10-2020 08:53 China, Russia and Cuba win seats on the United Nations’ Human Rights Council, despite opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records. Saudi Arabia misses out.
HUMAN RIGHTS Nearly 40 nations criticise China's human rights policies 07-10-2020 01:39 Nearly 40 mainly Western countries criticised China’s treatment of minority groups, especially in Xinjiang and Tibet, on Tuesday and expressed grave concern at the impact of its new national security law on human rights in Hong Kong.
MERCOSUR Felipe Solá: Argentina won’t stop or reject EU-Mercosur trade deal 01-10-2020 19:59 Foreign minister says country has “changed stance” on free-trade agreement and will debate it in Congress when concerns over environmental by Fermin Koop
DIPLOMACY US official urges Vatican, Pope to condemn human rights abuses in China 30-09-2020 10:08 US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urges Vatican to denounce violations of religious freedom in China, saying the Catholic Church should be at the forefront in the fight to insist on basic human rights there.
EXPORTS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS China delivers opportunity and controversy for Argentina’s pork sector 26-09-2020 10:00 Proposed deal with China is a chance to boost Argentine exports, but environmentalists are strongly opposed to it.
SINO-ARGENTINE RELATIONS Argentina ponders Belt and Road Initiative endorsement 22-08-2020 10:18 By joining the BRI, Argentina could unlock Chinese finance for vital investment in infrastructure and transport, fossil and renewable energy, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, innovation and information technology. by Dialogo Chino
INTERVIEW Chinese Ambassador: Alberto Fernández has ‘boosted ties’ with Beijing 22-08-2020 08:58 Interview with Zou Xiaoli, the official representative of the People's Republic of China in Argentina. by Juan Luis González
INTERVIEW Joseph Nye: ‘Trump is the United States’ biggest problem’ 22-08-2020 08:51 Harvard professor, ranked by one survey as the most influential international scholar in the world, says that Donald Trump is more of a threat to the United States than Beijing. by Leandro Dario
SINO-ARGENTINE RELATIONS Argentina’s ties with China deepen under Fernández 22-08-2020 08:27 Peronist leader leads charge to develop ties with Asian giant, which is now Argentina’s largest trading partner. Trip to Shanghai pencilled in for early November, with business, the pandemic and pork topping the agenda. by Juan Luis González
SINO-ARGENTINE RELATIONS Alberto Fernández planning 'strategic trip' to China in November 19-08-2020 22:44 Peronist leader eyeing potential trip to Asian powerhouse in November. Multi-billion-dollar agreements and the coronavirus pandemic lead agenda for talks with Argentina's leading trade partner. by Juan Luis González
TECH WARS US adds sanctions on China's Huawei to limit technology access 17-08-2020 15:16 United States expandes sanctions on China's Huawei, a move aimed at further limiting the tech giant's access to computer chips and other technology. Measures will affect Chinese firm's affiliate in Argentina.
AS I SEE IT Culture matters more than computers 08-08-2020 09:51 The technology that provides people with the equivalent of dozens of huge libraries is certainly marvellous, but only those who have already been fairly well educated are able to benefit from having the accumulated wisdom of humankind there at their fingertips. by James Neilson
BLOOMBERG China and Argentina resume joint venture for space exploration 08-08-2020 08:39 China and Argentina have resumed plans to work together on outer space exploration in a sign of the Asian nation’s growing influence in the administration of President Alberto Fernández.
CENTRAL BANK Central Bank renews currency swap deal with China for another three years 07-08-2020 10:37 Argentina and China formally sign agreement to renew existing swap line worth 130 billion yuan (US$18.7 billion).
GLOBAL SUPERPOWERS Trade, technology and security at risk in US-China feud 01-08-2020 09:52 Ongoing sharp deterioration in ties between global superpowers poses risks to both China and the United States – and the rest of the world.
INTERVIEW John Mearsheimer: ‘A war between the United States and China in 2021 is possible’ 01-08-2020 08:58 US political scientist and international relations scholar with the University of Chicago, one of the first to sound the alarm about the rise of Beijing, warns the Sino-American rivalry could reach Latin America. by Leandro Dario
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY US diplomat warns of 'consequences' if Brazil picks Huawei 5G 29-07-2020 23:44 The United States has been actively lobbying countries worldwide to boycott Huawei, arguing the firm could allow the Chinese government to spy on their data.
INTERVIEW Robert Jervis: 'There’s a danger of an arms race between the United States and China' 25-07-2020 08:27 Professor of International Relations at Columbia University says Donald Trump’s approach foreign policy reflects his ego and says if Joe Biden wins the election, Democrat would seek to improve Washington’s relationship with Argentina. by Leandro Dario
INTERVIEW Stephen Walt: 'The pandemic has hurt the United States more than China' 08-07-2020 23:03 Stephen Walt, professor of international relations at Harvard University, says that Americans are sick of Trump. "If the rivalry between the US and China continues to intensify, South America will probably have to pick sides," he warns. by Leandro Dario
TECHNOLOGY Argentina holds talks with Huawei over adoption of 5G technology 08-07-2020 15:29 Government holds talks with Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei as it explores options for the adoption of advanced 5G technology.
AS I SEE IT China will soon come a-calling 04-07-2020 09:25 The coronavirus plague has harmed China’s international reputation, but it has also weakened many developing countries to such an extent that they will find it all but impossible to turn down offers of financial help. by James Neilson
ANALYSIS Sino-American dispute a looming threat for Argentina and Brazil 04-07-2020 07:57 The relationship between Buenos Aires and Brasilia is in intensive care and the lack of coordination between the two governments exposes the region to an external vulnerability – becoming a place where the US and China settle their differences. by Leandro Dario
Global pandemic IMF predicts Argentina's economy will slump 9.9% in 2020 25-06-2020 01:16 Warning of the biggest slump since the Great Depression, International Monetary Fund warns coronavirus crisis will sink global economy in 2020, predicts global collapse in GDP of 4.9%.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS China overtook Brazil as Argentina's largest trading partner in April 04-06-2020 02:23 Argentina recorded a surplus of US$98 million with China in April, compared to a US$351 million deficit in the same month of the previous year, says CERA business chamber.
GLOBAL PANDEMIC Trump says the United States will cut ties with WHO 30-05-2020 10:04 Move likely to spark dismay, especially in other parts of the world where the coronavirus outbreak has yet to reach its peak.