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Chile

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Chile. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Santiago

Head of State

President Gabriel Boric

Head of Government

President Gabriel Boric

China’s Xi Jinping urges countries to ‘stand united’ in face of global trade war

Americas and the Caribbean

Video | Xi slams ‘bullying’ as Beijing hosts Celac leaders

The Chinese leader’s call for unity was heard by representatives of more than 30 Latin American and Caribbean nations in Beijing

13 May 2025 - 3:55PM

Cathay Pacific

How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?

8 May 2025 - 6:55PM

Robotics

How a Chinese robotics firm maintains high-voltage power lines

4 May 2025 - 7:00AM

Food and Drinks

Watered but not grown in water, a rice strain for a drier, hotter world

A strain of rice developed in Chile doesn’t need a flooded field to grow, just an irrigated one – a boon to farmers as water scarcity rises.

3 May 2025 - 11:15AM

Scientist Karla Cordero inspects experimental rice seedlings grown in Chile. A new, less water-intensive rice strain is thriving in the country’s dry climate, offering hope for sustainable agriculture at a time of increased water scarcity. Photo: AFP

US-China relations

Are China’s space ties with Latin America under threat as the US asserts power?

Trump administration to increase scrutiny of Sino-Latin American space cooperation to curb China’s influence, analysts say.

19 Apr 2025 - 6:19AMvideocam

US-China relations

Chinese embassy in Chile accuses US of ‘hegemonism’ over Trump nominee’s remarks

Nominee to serve as top American envoy to Santiago would try to ‘restrict’ Beijing’s access to resources, especially in space and technology.

17 Apr 2025 - 6:45AM

US-China relations

China’s observatory in Chile in doubt as US raises military concerns

Washington’s unease over ‘low-orbit satellites’ deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing’s astronomical research institute.

17 Mar 2025 - 12:02AM

The European Southern Observatory, comprising 16 member states, conducts astronomical research from the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Photo: ESO

Business of climate change

China miners accelerate overseas buying spree

Last month, MMG said it would buy British miner Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil.

6 Mar 2025 - 10:20PMvideocam

China's economic recovery

How a bumper fruit harvest helped China gain ‘cherry freedom’

Cherries were once considered a luxury item in China, but a flood of cheap Chilean imports has tanked prices ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

1 Feb 2025 - 8:44AM

US-China relations

Trump’s pick of Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing

Long-time outspoken China critic raises concerns in region he might press governments to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.

31 Dec 2024 - 3:29AMvideocam

Donald Trump and Marco Rubio share the stage at a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 4, a day before the former US president won a second term. Photo: AP

US presidential election 2024

Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec

Protectionism ‘harms economic relations’ among 21 member countries, group’s report says, as unease rises over Donald Trump’s agenda.

13 Nov 2024 - 4:47AMvideocam

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte waves at the government palace in Lima on November 12, 2024. Peru is hosting this year’s summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, an intergovernmental group that promotes free trade. Photo: Reuters

Americas and the Caribbean

Argentine beef exports hit highest level in more than 5 decades

Data showed that January-to-September beef exports totalled nearly 700,000 metric tons, with nearly 70 per cent bought by Chinese buyers.

8 Nov 2024 - 11:04AM

Animals

No surgery needed: scientists develop dog neutering jab – and it’s reversible

The procedure, a simple injection, means canine patients don’t have to be sedated or go under the knife.

5 Oct 2024 - 1:25AM

China trade

Chinese companies navigate challenges in hunt for EV metals in Latin America

Latin American countries, such as Chile, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru, are placing extra scrutiny on overseas investment in their lithium industries.

16 Sep 2024 - 5:38PMvideocam

Aerial view of brine ponds and processing areas of the lithium mine of the Chilean company SQM in the Atacama Desert, Calama, Chile. Photo: AFP

Tourism

Seas of dunes, stunning starry skies on a visit to driest desert in world

A hiking tour through part of Chile’s Atacama Desert reveals sand dunes as far as the eye can see, some of the world’s best stargazing spots, and some surprising meals – including seafood.

19 Aug 2024 - 7:15AM

Sandboarding in the Atacama Desert, Chile. A lone adventurer climbs a vast sand dune under the blazing sun, capturing the essence of adventure and natural beauty. Shutterstock

Interest rates

July’s inflation blip will do little to derail US Fed’s September rate cut

The recent easing of price pressures has bolstered Fed officials’ confidence that they can start to lower borrowing costs while refocusing their attention on the labour market.

11 Aug 2024 - 11:46AM

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader Machado is in ‘hiding, fearing for my life’

In Wall Street Journal, Machado wrote: ‘I could be captured as I write these words.’ President Maduro has said she ‘should be behind bars’.

2 Aug 2024 - 7:29AM

Venezuela

Maduro congratulated by China after claiming victory in contested election

Beijing joined Russia, Cuba, Iran and Nicaragua in lauding the Venezuelan leader; the US and other nations express concerns about the vote’s legitimacy.

30 Jul 2024 - 3:27AM

Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro (left) poses with the president of the National Electoral Council, Elvis Amoroso, in Caracas on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Chile

Video | Xi slams ‘bullying’ as Beijing hosts Celac leaders

The Chinese leader’s call for unity was heard by representatives of more than 30 Latin American and Caribbean nations in Beijing

How does Hong Kong’s Cathay stack up among regional airlines in punctuality?

How a Chinese robotics firm maintains high-voltage power lines

Watered but not grown in water, a rice strain for a drier, hotter world

A strain of rice developed in Chile doesn’t need a flooded field to grow, just an irrigated one – a boon to farmers as water scarcity rises.

Are China’s space ties with Latin America under threat as the US asserts power?

Trump administration to increase scrutiny of Sino-Latin American space cooperation to curb China’s influence, analysts say.

Chinese embassy in Chile accuses US of ‘hegemonism’ over Trump nominee’s remarks

Nominee to serve as top American envoy to Santiago would try to ‘restrict’ Beijing’s access to resources, especially in space and technology.

China’s observatory in Chile in doubt as US raises military concerns

Washington’s unease over ‘low-orbit satellites’ deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing’s astronomical research institute.

China miners accelerate overseas buying spree

Last month, MMG said it would buy British miner Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil.

How a bumper fruit harvest helped China gain ‘cherry freedom’

Cherries were once considered a luxury item in China, but a flood of cheap Chilean imports has tanked prices ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

Trump’s pick of Rubio as top US diplomat leaves Latin America bracing

Long-time outspoken China critic raises concerns in region he might press governments to choose sides between Washington and Beijing.

Asia-Pacific to see slowing economic growth amid trade tensions: Apec

Protectionism ‘harms economic relations’ among 21 member countries, group’s report says, as unease rises over Donald Trump’s agenda.

Argentine beef exports hit highest level in more than 5 decades

Data showed that January-to-September beef exports totalled nearly 700,000 metric tons, with nearly 70 per cent bought by Chinese buyers.

No surgery needed: scientists develop dog neutering jab – and it’s reversible

The procedure, a simple injection, means canine patients don’t have to be sedated or go under the knife.

Chinese companies navigate challenges in hunt for EV metals in Latin America

Latin American countries, such as Chile, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru, are placing extra scrutiny on overseas investment in their lithium industries.

Seas of dunes, stunning starry skies on a visit to driest desert in world

A hiking tour through part of Chile’s Atacama Desert reveals sand dunes as far as the eye can see, some of the world’s best stargazing spots, and some surprising meals – including seafood.

July’s inflation blip will do little to derail US Fed’s September rate cut

The recent easing of price pressures has bolstered Fed officials’ confidence that they can start to lower borrowing costs while refocusing their attention on the labour market.

Venezuela opposition leader Machado is in ‘hiding, fearing for my life’

In Wall Street Journal, Machado wrote: ‘I could be captured as I write these words.’ President Maduro has said she ‘should be behind bars’.

Maduro congratulated by China after claiming victory in contested election

Beijing joined Russia, Cuba, Iran and Nicaragua in lauding the Venezuelan leader; the US and other nations express concerns about the vote’s legitimacy.

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