China stores

oldsmobile442 · 2025-07-23T13:41:05+02:00

Explore the impact of Chinese stores in the Dominican Republic on local shopping and economy, and discuss concerns about rising national debt.

oldsmobile442 Member

Member since 19 April 2025

oldsmobile442Member23 July 2025 11:41:05

It seem there are an abundance of China stores or Plaza.聽 Each town of any size has several China stores the size of Walmart.聽 Thinking of this, if DR continues to import China goods and doesn't export the same quantity (value) back to China, DR debt to China will increase until China owns DR.

Thoughts anybody?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

Dominican Republic Expert

plannerDominican Republic Expert23 July 2025 13:32:18

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Most of these stores are breaking multiple laws and some have been shut down by the tax dept.

I don't think these stores have much to do with Chinas investment here.聽 However, I agree this can be an issue. China has often stepped up with loans etc and often there are some serious strings attached.

Balance of trade isn't really the issue. We have a massive imbalance with other countries.