China's Response to Trump-Colombia Deportation Fight
China stays quiet on Trump-Petro deportation fight, with envoy in Colombia working political angle. China's growing influence in Latin America raises concerns about US losing key allies. China comfortable with using economic leverage and does not accept refugees or migrants in great numbers.
Key Points
- China's response to the Trump-Petro deportation fight was muted, with the envoy in Colombia working the political angle
- China's growing economic engagement with Latin America is causing concern for the US
- China does not accept refugees or migrants in great numbers
Pros
- China's envoy in Colombia strategically navigated the deportation dispute for China's benefit
- China's growing influence in Latin America presents economic opportunities for the region
Cons
- US potentially losing key allies in Latin America to China's influence
- China's stance on refugees and migrants may raise humanitarian concerns