Kast's Risky Dance with China: A Step Too Far?
The optics of Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast meeting China's ambassador just a day after the US slapped tariffs on his country's exports due to forced labor concerns are striking.
On one hand, it's no surprise that Kast would seek to strengthen ties with Beijing – as a candidate, he was openly aligned with Donald Trump and has made clear his desire to reorient Chile's foreign policy towards the East.