China sets its sights on South America with Peru port

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC.

Huge unmanned cranes loom over Peru’s Chinese-funded Port of Chancay — a symbol of Beijing’s growing influence in South America. Situated on the edge of Peru’s coastal desert, some 50 miles north of the capital, Chancay — a small fishing town — looks set to become a major hub for trade in a region the U.S. has long considered its own backyard.

This month, the new megaport will increase the frequency of trips to Asia. With...