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A. Uniqueness -- China dominates Latin America now – comparatively more influential than the US.
Menendez 5-10. Fernando, economist and a Principal at Cordoba Group International, a strategic consulting firm providing political and economic analysis "The East is rising, in Latin America" The Commentator -- www.thecommentator.com/article/3488/the_east_is_rising_in_latin_america
When concerns about a rising China are broached they are usually focused around that nation’s
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can be seen in levels of loans, foreign direct investment and trade.
B. Link -- Increased US engagement challenges China in Latin America.
Dumbaugh et al 5. Kerry, specialist in Asian Affairs, Mark Sullivan, Specialist in Latin American affairs, "China's growing interest in Latin America" CRS Report for Congress -- April 20 -- www.au.af.mil/AU/AWC/AWCGATE/crs/rs22119.pdf
Some observers believe increased Chinese interest and economic linkages with Latin¶ America constitute a
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cooperative security relationships” — in order to deflect the China challenge.16
Economic engagement key to China’s sphere of influence in Latin America – it’s zero sum.
Romero and Barrionuevo 9. Simon, Brazil bureau chief, Alexei, journalist, "Deals help China expand sway in Latin America" New York Times -- April 15 -- www.nytimes.com/2009/04/16/world/16chinaloan.html?_r=0
China’s trade with Latin America has grown quickly this decade, making it the region’s
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the world moving to new places, with the Chinese becoming more active.”
C. Impact - Chinese influence key to secure Latin American resources – key to growth.
Lettieri 5. Michael, research associate, "Bush goes to Beijing, China goes to Latin America" Council on Hemispheric Affairs -- November 14 -- www.coha.org/bush-goes-to-beijing-china-goes-to-latin-america/
Latin America’s Strategic Importance to China¶ As China’s economy has boomed, racking up
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to find an outside foreign partner capable of counterbalancing the U.S.
Chinese growth prevents global economic collapse, war over Taiwan and CCP collapse
Lewis 8. Dan, Research Director – Economic Research Council, “The Nightmare of a Chinese Economic Collapse,” World Finance, 5/13, http://www.worldfinance.com/news/home/finalbell/article117.html
In 2001, Gordon Chang authored a global bestseller "The Coming Collapse of China
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by going to war with Taiwan – whom America is pledged to defend.