China-Venezuela relations were strong at the outset of the 21st Century, but there are indications that China may be growing dissatisfied with the status quo. These include failed infrastructure projects, labor disputes, the challenges of navigating oil embargos and, most importantly, Venezuela’s inability to repay billions of dollars in loans from China. These economic interests will most likely be an important consideration as Beijing navigates its possible involvement in resolving the crisis. On July 22, USIP hosted a discussion on the nature of the China-Venezuela relationship, the role China could realistically play in support of a negotiated political settlement and how Washington and Beijing may be able to find common ground on key issues.
SpeakersKeith Mines, opening remarks Director, Latin America Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace
Adriana Erthal Abdenur, Executive Director, Plataforma CIPÓ (Brazil)
Marialbert Barrios Deputy, Primero Justicia, National Assembly of Venezuela
Matthew Ferchen Research Fellow, Leiden University
Yuan Mengqi Researcher, China-Latin America Issues, Institute for International and Area Studies, Tsinghua University
Joseph Tucker Senior Expert, Greater Horn of Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace
Amb. Thomas A. Shannon Jr., closing remarks U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, 2016-2018
Henry Tugendhat, moderator Senior Policy Analyst, China, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/chinas-potential-role-venezuelas-political-and-humanitarian-crisis
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