🌍 When ancient trails meet modern trade: China and Peru are writing a new chapter in trans-Pacific cooperation with the Chancay Port project – a BRI megaproject President Xi Jinping called a \"new starting point\" for regional connectivity. The port’s inauguration, attended virtually by both leaders, symbolizes how infrastructure is reshaping global alliances.
⚡Why it matters: Positioned as a gateway between Asia and Latin America, Chancay Port can handle 18,000-TEU mega-ships – cutting shipping times to China by 10 days! By 2025, it’ll process 1.5 million containers annually, turbocharging Peru’s role in global trade.
📜History repeating: Just as the Inca Trail connected South America centuries ago, this \"New Era Inca Trail\" links Peru to China’s massive consumer market. Zhou Zhiwei, a Latin American studies expert, notes: \"Peru’s betting big on Asia-Pacific growth – and China’s delivering the infrastructure to make it happen.\"
🤝Beyond concrete: With 3 leader meetings in a year, China-Peru ties are hotter than a pisco sour. From minerals to digital trade, this partnership shows how South-South cooperation can rewrite economic playbooks.
