Amid the buzz of the 31st APEC Leaders’ Meeting, a game-changing infrastructure project is making waves: the newly inaugurated Chinese-built deepwater port near Chancay, Peru. Located just 80km north of Lima, this modern hub is poised to become a critical trade link between South America and Asia, with Shanghai as its primary connection .
President Xi Jinping’s visit highlights China’s growing economic partnerships in Latin America . The port – set to slash shipping times for Peruvian exports like copper and avocados – could reshape global supply chains, offering fresh opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors eyeing Pacific trade routes
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Local residents and businesses are already calling it a 'gateway to the world,' while #APEC2023 delegates debate its role in balancing regional economic ties. Could this be the start of a new Silk Road across the ocean?
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Chinese-built port in Peru aims to connect Chancay to Shanghai
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