The China-Russia partnership is a highly consequential geopolitical alignment driven by a shared goal of countering U.S. hegemony and reshaping the international order into a multipolar system. While not a formal alliance, this relationship is strengthened by Russia's increasing economic reliance on China following Western sanctions, which allows Beijing to leverage its influence. Policymakers should note that while the partnership projects deep solidarity (as seen in high-level summits), it remains complex and limited by mutual mistrust and competing strategic interests. This enduring alignment poses a significant challenge to U.S. interests and requires continued diplomatic vigilance.
The Donroe Doctrine Leans on Sticks But Needs Carrots
English Summary
The Trump administration's 'Donroe Doctrine' seeks to displace Chinese economic influence from the Western Hemisphere through pressure and threats, but this approach alone will fail without providing attractive economic alternatives. China has grown its trade relationships with Latin America from nearly zero to $500 billion annually and now dominates infrastructure, financing, and consumer goods markets. To succeed, the US must leverage expanded financing from the Development Finance Corporation, Export-Import Bank, and multilateral development banks to make US companies competitive, while also promoting transparency, standards-setting, and strategic partnerships. The US should focus on sectors like AI, telecommunications, and infrastructure where private companies can profit while advancing national security interests. Without economic incentives and investment support, the Donroe Doctrine risks failing to counter Chinese influence in the region.
中文摘要
川普政府推動的『門羅主義新論』旨在通過施壓與威脅削弱中國在西半球的經濟影響力，但單靠此策略而不提供具吸引力的經濟替代方案，將無法取得成效。中國與拉丁美洲的貿易關係已從幾近於零成長至每年5000億美元，並目前主導該地區的基礎設施、融資及消費品市場。為有效應對，美國必須充分發揮開發金融公司、進出口銀行及多邊開發銀行的融資優勢，強化美國企業的競爭力，同時推進市場透明度、國際標準制定和戰略夥伴關係。美國應優先關注人工智能、電信和基礎設施等領域，既可使私營企業實現盈利，亦能推進國家安全利益。若缺乏經濟激勵措施和投資支持，門羅主義新論將難以有效抗衡該地區中國影響力的擴張。
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