Latin Americans involved in finance and business are eager to learn the Chinese language as China becomes a major player in Latin America affairs. “It’s fundamental to communicate in their language when you go there” said a business executive who takes night classes to learn Mandarin. Trade between Latin America and China has grown by $40 billion since 2000 and Latin America’s natural resources (e.g. Venezuelan oil) has helped fuel China’s rapid economic expansion.
Links- The Latin Americanist (blog), The Economist (U.K.), Indian Express (India)
Image- China Digital Times (Meeting between the Chinese and Venezuelan head of state).
Tags- international economy, Latin America, China
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