ABSTRACT
This chapter analyzes China's foreign policy and its behavior in Latin America. Politically, "peaceful rise" implies that "China must seek a peaceful global environment to develop its economy even as it tries to safeguard world peace through development" and will never challenge or replace the world hegemonic powers, nor seek political confrontation. Politically, Deng Xiaoping's principles remain the most important factors influencing China's policy and behavior. Under Jiang Zemin's administration, "peace and development" remained at the center of foreign policy, and Jiang's initiatives focused on establishing partnerships with big powers and the promotion of the "new security concept". China's close relationship with Brazil is reflected in its cooperation in the areas of trade, resources, technology, and international fora. China's interest in Mexico lies in gaining access to U.S. markets through Mexico's membership in the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). China's interests in Cuba are more political and ideological than economic.
