China’s Potential Role in Venezuela’s Political and Humanitarian Crisis

July 26, 2021 01:13:48
China’s Potential Role in Venezuela’s Political and Humanitarian Crisis
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China’s Potential Role in Venezuela’s Political and Humanitarian Crisis

Jul 26 2021 | 01:13:48

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Show Notes

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.

Speakers

Keith 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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