Purpose The emergence of China in the international trading system has shifted its gravity
center, as the country has become one of the mayor actors in international economic
relations. Through the subscription of preferential agreements, China is building a network
of strategic partnerships worldwide, including Latin America. The purpose of this paper is to
answer the questions: Do free trade agreements (FTAs) between China and Latin American
countries contribute to expand trade flows and enhance products diversification …

Purpose The emergence of China in the international trading system has shifted its gravity
center, as the country has become one of the mayor actors in international economic
relations. Through the subscription of preferential agreements, China is building a network
of strategic partnerships worldwide, including Latin America. The purpose of this paper is to
answer the questions: Do free trade agreements (FTAs) between China and Latin American
countries contribute to expand trade flows and enhance products diversification …