Category: counter China’s influence

In Ecuador, America and Europe Neglect Their Economic Leverage Over China

News Analysis Ecuador’s plan for free trade agreements with the United States, European Union, Russia, and China demonstrate that democracies are not utilizing their own large economies to protect democratic values. On trade matters, Ecuador has in effect broadcast that it is not choosing sides in the developing new cold war between China and a…


China and Venezuela: An Opportunity for the US

Commentary China has lent more money to Venezuela than any other country–$60 billion. When the two joined in an anti-U.S. union, both expected to benefit. Now, isolated by the world community, Venezuela’s bonds are in default and its economy is crashing. China has cooled on the relationship, and the United States may have an opportunity….