This is the first English book on the economic relations between China and Latin America written by Chinese scholars. The authors are all from the Institute of Latin American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences China's premier think tank. By combining empirical techniques and political-economic analysis, it investigates the history of and the outlook for China-Latin America relations. It offers readers insights into the Chinese perspective and an evaluation of the development of the relations between the two parties.

Investigates comprehensively the history and outlook of Sino-LAC relations Examines the China-LAC Overall Cooperation from the perspectives of leading Chinese Scholars Analyzes the development of trade and investment between China and Latin America

Autorentext
The 8 contributors to this book are all scholars specializing in China-Latin America economic relations and are leading experts on different fields, including trade, FDI, agriculture, industrial analysis, finance and social security. The author team has completed several significant projects, such as the pre-feasibility study on the China-Colombia FTA. Most of them have also received honors from CASS and other Chinese ministries.

Inhalt
Preface.- 60 Years of Sino-Latin American Relations: A Summary and Reflection.- China-LAC Overall Cooperation: Development Logic, Driving Force and Future Direction.- The Potential and Environment of Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and LAC.- Analysis on OFDI from China to LAC.- On RMB Internationalization and Latin America as a Target Region.- Grain Yield Prospect in Latin America and Sino-Latin American Agricultural Cooperation.- Development of Trade and Investment between China and Latin America.- The Squeezing Effect of Exports between China and LAC Countries in the US Market: 2001-2010.