In this conversation between Professor Maria Adele Carrai and Professor Enrique Dussel Peters, they discussed the recently published edited volume, "Connecting China, Latin America and the Caribbean: Infrastructures and Everyday Life." Professor Dussel Peters, a renowned economist at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, has dedicated much of his career to exploring China's economic dynamics with Latin America since the 1990s. With his rich background in economic development and political economy, he discusses the extensive impact of Chinese infrastructure projects across Latin America and the Caribbean. The conversation explores a wide range of topics from the influence of Chinese culinary traditions and automobile sales to the broader geopolitical implications of China’s growing soft power in the region. This insightful dialogue not only highlights the book’s exploration of the more multi-faceted interactions between China and Latin America but also the strategic economic, cultural, and technological engagements reshaping everyday lives in these regions.

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📖 About the Book:

"Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean: Infrastructure and Everyday Life" examines the profound impact of Chinese investments and infrastructure projects on the local environments and economies in the region, fostering new forms of global connectivity.

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👥 Final Message from Enrique Dussel Peters:

Don't miss this in-depth discussion that highlights the multifaceted interactions and strategic engagements between China and Latin America, and how they are reshaping everyday lives.

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