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Beijing is no longer seeking to make new advances into LatAm in the near term, WSJ sources report, instead focus shifted towards if the western hemisphere belongs to the US, then the Taiwan Strait belongs to China, but does not mean immediate action

Beijing's shift away from aggressive expansion into Latin America suggests a tactical retreat, primarily focused on securing existing interests like Venezuelan oil.

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Beijing is no longer seeking to make new advances into LatAm in the near term, WSJ sources report, instead focus shifted towards if the western hemisphere belongs to the US, then the Taiwan Strait belongs to China, but does not mean immediate action

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  • Beijing is now playing defence, focused on avoiding a complete erasure from Venezuela’s oil reserves. This calculated retreat, according to sources, could reflect what China expects the US to do in the Taiwan Strait.
  • Other incentives under consideration by Chinese officials, sources said, include Beijing potentially agreeing to buy billions of USD in long-term Treasurys.
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This reallocation of resources may signal anticipation of increased U.S. involvement in the Taiwan Strait, potentially influencing the geopolitical landscape significantly. Furthermore, China's consideration of long-term U.S. Treasury purchases could impact currency dynamics, especially for the USD and JPY, as it reflects a broader strategy of economic engagement amid rising tensions.

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