Xi Jinping’s latest diplomatic trek takes him across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, where he is courting governments that have long been receptive to Beijing’s development loans, infrastructure projects and political backing. The tour underscores China’s strategy to consolidate a bloc of “Global South” partners ahead of the Chinese president’s high‑stakes visit to Washington, where he will face intense scrutiny over trade practices, human‑rights concerns and the rivalry with the United States. Officials in the host nations are being offered a mix of economic incentives—ranging from new Belt and Road contracts to technology transfers—while Beijing seeks to showcase a narrative of shared development and an alternative to Western liberalism. Observers say the outreach could shape the tone of the upcoming U.S. talks, as China aims to demonstrate that its global influence extends beyond Europe and North America.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is touring the Global South to win support for Beijing’s agenda ahead of his visit to the U.S. later this month.
