The Impact of Bilateral Relations on Chinese Multinational Enterprises' Investment in Latin America

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Abstract
This research explores Chinese investments in Latin American countries through the lenses of international relations theory and international political economy. It assesses the impact of government relations on Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) and examines the current state and future prospects of China-Latin America government relations. The study delves into how diverse Chinese companies, including Huawei, Chongqing Lifan Group, and H Company, leverage their strengths and government relations to expand in host countries. The findings highlight that both technology-intensive and demand-responsive Chinese enterprises benefit from friendly government relations, contributing to overall bilateral relationships and tangible advantages for multinational corporations.

Keywords
International Political Economy, FDI, International Relation, China-Latin America, Bilateral Relation

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Bowen Song, Yuanzhou Wei, Meiyan Gao, Ya He, Bolin Huang, Yuanhao Tian, The Impact of Bilateral Relations on Chinese Multinational Enterprises' Investment in Latin America , American Journal of International Relations and Development. Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2023 | PP. 1-22. 10.54647/ajird3151001

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