Argentina's choice to turn to the West, regretting the contest with the unknown
Introduction
On December 29, 2023, the Argentine government announced that Argentina officially refused to join the BRICS. The decision has sparked widespread attention and cast a shadow over Argentina's bilateral relationship with China.
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Argentina's refusal to join the BRICS is mainly due to the following reasons:
Argentina's new Mirey's foreign policy is different from the former. Mirey is a liberal who advocates greater cooperation with Western countries and is critical of China. Argentina and China are at odds on a number of issues. For example, Argentina supports the United States on the Taiwan issue, while China adheres to the one-China principle. Argentina's economy is not in good shape and needs to seek assistance from Western countries. Argentina's refusal to join the BRICS will have a significant impact on Argentina's bilateral relations with China.
Politically, Argentina's rift with China is likely to deepen. Mirey's critical stance could anger China and strain relations between the two countries even more. Economically, Argentina could lose some investment opportunities in China. China is an important partner of Argentina and Argentina's largest creditor. Argentina's refusal to join the BRICS could affect China's willingness to invest in Argentina. Culturally, Argentina may have less interaction with China. **The BRICS countries are an important cooperation platform for emerging market countries and developing countries, and Argentina's refusal to join the BRICS will reduce cultural exchanges between the two countries. Conclusion
Argentina's refusal to join the BRICS is a major shift in Argentina's foreign policy. This decision will have far-reaching implications for bilateral relations between Argentina and China.