BCFA: We Don’t Get Involved In The Geopolitical Landscape

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Global tariff wars are pushing Bahamian businesses to explore alternative trading partners, with China increasingly emerging as a key option, a development that has drawn caution from the United States.

Dr. Donovan Moxey, president of the Bahamas China Friendship Association, emphasized that the organization focuses on supporting Bahamian businesses rather than engaging in geopolitical debates. “Our focus is 100% on creating opportunities for Bahamians in China,” he said, highlighting the association’s three pillars: cultural exchange, education, and people-to-people connections.

Earlier this year, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Prime Minister Philip Davis about potential privacy, security, and exploitation risks. Despite these concerns, Moxey says the association remains committed to fostering mutually beneficial business relations.

China has reiterated its commitment to building “win-win” partnerships with the Bahamas. Peng Jing, Chief of Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Chinese Embassy, noted that China continues to champion free trade and economic development globally, reporting steady growth in trade this year, with total goods trade reaching approximately $3.6 trillion USD from January to July.