President Xi Jinping’s ‘China-Peru Friendship: Setting Sail Toward an Even Brighter Future’ article, published in Peru’s El Peruano, highlights a partnership blending ancient ties and modern ambitions. With Peru hosting the 31st APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Xi’s visit underscores shared values and big plans—like the Chancay Port, South America’s first smart port 🚢⚡.
Cultures That Click 🏛️🌞
From Incan gold masks mirroring China’s Sanxingdui relics to sun-worshipping traditions, Xi emphasized cultural parallels. A new documentary, From the Great Wall to Machu Picchu, and hit shows like Netflix’s 3 Body Problem (coming soon to Peru!) aim to deepen mutual appreciation. Talk about a history lesson with popcorn 🍿!
Trade Winds & Tech Gains 💼📈
China’s Peru investments hit $30B, with projects like the Las Bambas copper mine boosting Peru’s GDP. The Chancay Port—slated to cut China-Peru shipping time to 23 days—could generate $4.5B yearly and 8,000 jobs. Bonus: penguin rescue zones! 🐧❤️ Xi also teased ‘small and beautiful’ projects like Luban Workshops for skills training.
APEC’s Lima Imprint 🌐🤝
With APEC 2024’s theme ‘Empower, Include, Grow’, China backs Peru’s push for open economies and ‘Lima Voice’ diplomacy. Xi called for global collaboration via multilateralism and ‘three Global Initiatives’ to tackle today’s challenges. As Latin America says: ‘Sin coraje, no hay montaña’ (No courage, no mountain) ⛰️🌊.
