El Salvador’s Recognition of the People’s Republic of China: A Regional Context

Authors

Douglas Farah, Center for Strategic Research, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Caitlyn Yates, Center for Strategic Research, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

In January 2016, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) abandoned an 8-year truce in its war with the Republic of China (ROC) over diplomatic recognition around the world and subsequently moved to aggressively woo traditional Taipei allies. This paper centers on the PRC’s recent successful push into Latin America, and particularly in Central America—historically a primary area of influence for the United States. Through a concerted effort—and often in exchange for promises of mega investments and financial aid—the PRC increasingly receives a warm welcome across the Latin American continent.

Publication Date

3-2019

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Recommended Citation

Farah, Douglas and Yates, Caitlyn, "El Salvador’s Recognition of the People’s Republic of China: A Regional Context" (2019). INSS Strategic Perspectives. 14.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/inss-strategic-perspectives/14