On December 7, a few days after the third China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Forum, the Chinese Foreign Ministry released the China-CELAC Joint
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Will Caribbean Exchange Dollar Diplomacy For Renminbi Rebates? Expert Analysis
Can the Caribbean avoid being caught up in the accelerating east-west struggle for global influence? Is the region likely to find itself in a bidding
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China Playing Long Game In The Caribbean Knowing It Is Vital To U.S. Strategic Interests
BRIDGETOWN — The Caribbean is vital to the strategic interests of the United States. It is the U.S. “front door” for maritime logistics, finance and
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China Spying On United States Citizens Through Security-Lax Caribbean Mobile Phone Networks
BRIDGETOWN — China appears to have used mobile phone networks in the Caribbean to surveil United States mobile phone subscribers as part of its espionage campaign against
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Outgoing Lame Duck President Donald Trump Kowtows To China, COVID-19, On Tibet Issue
Ever wonder why you see those “Free Tibet” bumper stickers on peoples’ cars? We have a few of them here — in St. Croix, the
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How Will The Poor Countries Of The World Get The Coronavirus Vaccine? The Short Answer Is, They Won’t
NEW YORK — If the United Nations was created from the ashes of World War II, what will be born from the global crisis of
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China’s $490 Million ‘Investment’ In Barbados Behind Snap Decision To Remove The Queen
BRIDGETOWN — China is behind Barbados’ snap decision to remove the British Queen as its head of state. That’s the shocking claim of a conservative
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CHINA BAN! Caribbean Nations In Lockstep With United States Over Lockout
MIAMI — As the U.S. continues to enforce strict travel restrictions on travelers from China over the coronavirus outbreak, an increasing number of Caribbean nations
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Royal Caribbean Bans China, Hong Kong, Macau Passport Holders From Ships Over Coronavirus Fears
BEIJING — Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. said this weekend it would ban guests holding China, Hong Kong or Macau passports from boarding its ships amid
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