China and Argentina

News on relations between Argentina and China: the central bank's currency swap, Chinese investment in energy, mining and public works, trade, and the contest with the US for influence.

ECONOMY

Economy Minister Caputo Says China Currency Line Could Cover 2027 Financing if Refinancing Fails

The economy minister told investors in Bangkok that the central bank's currency line with China is a fallback if Argentina cannot refinance its local-law dollar bonds next year.

By The Ushuaia Times · 4 days ago

WORLD

Argentina Scraps China-Backed Nuclear Plant at Atucha and Plans a Private Reactor Instead

Minutes of a September 23 Nucleoeléctrica shareholders' meeting reportedly show the China-backed Atucha III reactor projects were cancelled and a tender opened for a US$1.

By The Ushuaia Times · Buenos Aires Province · Oct. 3, 2026

WORLD

Milei Tells New York Club He Won't Expel Malvinas Islanders or Block Chinese Cars

Questioned on stage at the Economic Club of New York, the president promised the islanders "dignity and justice" under Argentine rule and declined to follow Washington's curbs on Chinese…

By The Ushuaia Times · Malvinas · Sept. 27, 2026

BUSINESS

Lithium Argentina Closes US$180 Million Investment From China's Ganfeng

The deal funds a Jujuy brine-project expansion and a joint venture, deepening a Chinese producer's stake even as global lithium prices stay weak.

By The Ushuaia Times · Jujuy, Salta · Sept. 19, 2026