Since 2005, China’s two main policy banks have lent an estimated US$140 billion to Latin America, 90% of which has gone to Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador.
ArgentinaPulse, an initiative of consulting firm Poliarquia and the US-based Wilson Center, found that 80% of Argentine respondents are in favor of Chinese investment in Argentina, while 76% have a very good or good image of the Asian country.
Only 32% of Argentines believe the country should have to choose between Washington and Beijing, the survey said. However, among those who foresaw a break with one of the two world superpowers, 54% would prefer Argentina to ditch China.
China and Latin America: a relationship transformed
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Since 2005, China’s two main policy banks have lent an estimated US$140 billion to Latin America, 90% of which has gone to Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador.
ArgentinaPulse, an initiative of consulting firm Poliarquia and the US-based Wilson Center, found that 80% of Argentine respondents are in favor of Chinese investment in Argentina, while 76% have a very good or good image of the Asian country.
Only 32% of Argentines believe the country should have to choose between Washington and Beijing, the survey said. However, among those who foresaw a break with one of the two world superpowers, 54% would prefer Argentina to ditch China.