Military cooperation between China and Latin America ends global challenge from American influence.
China's technical and military support prevents military intervention in the affairs of Latin American countries.
Sputnik - China's military and technical support prevents military intervention in the affairs of Latin American countries, and also puts pressure on the United States in the continent's arms market.
China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and representatives from the Defense and Army Departments of 24 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean participated in the 5th Defense Forum on Tuesday (13).
On that occasion, the Chinese urged their partners to strengthen joint cooperation to enhance their capabilities in dealing with risks and challenges, as well as to ensure regional and global peace and stability.
The director of the Latin American Institute at Xiamen University, Fan Hesheng, told Sputnik that China's caution in expanding its military cooperation is part of the country's strategy, and that, little by little, the Chinese will displace the Americans in the Latin American arms market.
Furthermore, the expert points out that from an economic standpoint, China has greater influence and authority in Latin America, and therefore, it is a strong alternative to the United States for the countries of the region.
China has long supplied weapons to the region, including Colombia, Uruguay, and Brazil, which are long-standing partners in the region.
Brazil, for example, has already acquired infantry fighting vehicles, vessels capable of carrying out research missions in Antarctica, as well as military training.
China also uses this cooperation to enhance its capabilities, so much so that its military has already completed training at the Manaus air base.
While the US spares no effort in a trade war against China, trying to "drive" the Chinese out of a specific market, China demonstrates that it can not only compete, but also end American influence in Latin America.
According to Fan Hesheng, China maintains trade with nearly ten major Latin American partners, occupying second or third place in the defense market.
Furthermore, the expert emphasizes that China actively invests in a range of industrial sectors in Latin America, primarily in the extractive sectors.
"The expansion of military cooperation will complement the broader strategy, including economic expansion, logistics, and investments with Latin America," the expert concluded.
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