Hey there, friends! 😊 Have you heard about the exciting news between Peru and China? They’ve just inaugurated a brand-new port called Chancay Port in Peru, and it’s a big deal! Let me tell you why.
Over 500 years ago, the Inca people of Peru built amazing trails over mountains called the Inca Trail. Now, Peru and China are making a new “trail” across the ocean! Chancay Port is like a giant doorway that connects South America to Asia.
Located about 80 kilometers north of Peru’s capital, Lima, Chancay Port sits right by the Pacific Ocean. This port is super important because it can hold gigantic ships that carry thousands of containers filled with goods. This means products can travel faster between Peru and China, taking only about 23 days by sea! 🚢
Why is this so cool? Well, it helps both countries share things like food, clothes, and toys more easily. It also helps create jobs for people in Peru—over 8,000 new jobs! Plus, it helps Peru connect with other countries in Latin America.
But that’s not all! Chancay Port is also a “green port”. This means they care about the environment. They’ve set up an animal rescue center to protect local wildlife and improve beaches and wetlands. 🌳🐦
Peru’s President Dina Boluarte and China’s President Xi Jinping are super excited about this partnership. They’re working together to make both countries stronger friends. They’ve even updated their free trade agreement to make trading even better!
This new port shows how countries can work together to build a better future. It’s like making new friends across the ocean! 🌎
Isn’t it amazing how cooperation can bring people together, even if they’re far apart? Maybe one day, you’ll get to see some cool things from Peru or China in your own country!
Reference(s):
'Neighbors' across Pacific: China, Peru exemplifies win-win spirit
cgtn.com
