Argentina Seeks to Mend Ties with China, Names New Ambassador
• Argentina planning to appoint veteran diplomat Marcelo Suarez Salvia as new ambassador to China to ease strained relations • Ties strained since President Javier Milei took office criticizing China, Argentina's 2nd largest trading partner • China frozen $6.5B currency swap deal with Argentina in response • Appointment seen as attempt to stabilize relations under Milei's new right-wing government • Argentina faces economic challenges requiring cooperation with top trade partner China