The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a massive global transportation and infrastructure initiative featuring agreements between China and countries around the world.  

To mark the 10-year anniversary of the BRI, CGTN America has launched a special series focusing on Latin America. 

We begin with an overview of the economic links between the region and China, which have grown sharply over the last 25 years. 

Stephen Gibbs shares the story.

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