🚢✨ The first ship has arrived at the newly inaugurated Chancay Port, capturing global attention and igniting optimism for a more open and inclusive Asia-Pacific economic landscape.
🤝 A joint venture between Peru and the Chinese mainland under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Chancay Port is set to revolutionize maritime trade. The port will slash sea shipping time from Peru to the Chinese mainland to just 23 days, trimming logistics costs by at least 20%.
💰 The economic impact is staggering, with projections of $4.5 billion in annual revenue for Peru and the creation of over 8,000 direct jobs. Designed to accommodate ultra-large container ships of up to 18,000 TEUs, Chancay Port aims for an annual throughput capacity of 1 million TEUs in the near term, expanding to 1.5 million TEUs in the long run. This positions the port as a pivotal hub for trade between Latin America and Asia.
🌏 General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee Xi Jinping remarked during the inauguration, \"What we are witnessing is not only the root and blossom of the BRI in Peru but also the birth of a new gateway that connects land and sea, Asia and Latin America.\"
👥 Peruvian officials and residents are brimming with excitement about the port's potential. Senior Peruvian officials, including Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen, highlighted that the collaboration will bring more job opportunities and economic growth to Peru, elevating living standards for many.
💬 Jose Tam, president of the Chinese-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce, described Chancay Port as an \"engine\" for the local economy. Entrepreneur Cielo Augusto added that the port will enhance industries like hospitality, anticipating a significant influx of international visitors.
📊 A CGTN survey revealed that 78.3% of Peruvians support their country's participation in the BRI, and 93.6% favor deepening practical cooperation between the Chinese mainland, Peru, and other Latin American nations. This strong public backing underscores the port's role in fostering robust bilateral relations.
🌐 With its official opening, Chancay Port is set to weave the Latin American region into the dynamic economic fabric of the Asia-Pacific, boosting connectivity and paving the way for mutual prosperity. Peruvian Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer Salcedo stated, \"The Pacific Ocean does not separate us, but it connects us,\" emphasizing the port's role in reducing the time and costs of linking South America with Asia.
📈 Carlos Aquino Rodriguez, professor of Asian economies at San Marcos National University, noted that Chancay Port is essential for the economic development and connectivity of the Asia-Pacific, promoting mutual benefits for raw material buyers, suppliers, and investors alike.
🌟 In a CGTN global poll, 93.7% of respondents called for forging consensus among Asia-Pacific nations to build a community with a shared future, emphasizing openness, inclusiveness, innovative growth, and win-win cooperation.
