Inauguration of China-backed Chancay Port demonstrates bright future of China-Peru cooperation

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Inauguration of China-backed Chancay Port demonstrates bright future of China-Peru cooperation

2024-11-15 07:12 Last Updated At：11:17

The upcoming inauguration of China-backed Chancay Port in Peru demonstrates a bright future of mutually beneficial cooperation between China and the Latin American country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peruvian President Dina Boluarte attended the inauguration ceremony of Chancay Port via video on Thursday local time.

The port is located in the Chancay Bay, about 80 kilometers north of Peru's capital Lima. It is a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative and the first smart port in South America. Once completed, it will become a new hub port in Latin America and a gateway port to the Pacific.

"'From Chancay to Shanghai' has become a catchphrase, demonstrating a bright future of mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations. I believe it will substantially bring more sense of gain and happiness to people of the two countries," President Xi said when meeting with President Boluarte during her visit to Beijing in June.

The first phase of the port project will shorten the shipping time from Peru to China to 23 days, reducing logistics costs by more than 20 percent. It is expected to generate 4.5 billion U.S. dollars in annual revenue for Peru and directly create over 8,000 jobs.

The completion of the Chancay Port will enable Peru to put in place a multi-dimensional, diverse and efficient network of connectivity spanning from coast to inland, from Peru to Latin America and further on to the Caribbean, according to experts.

It will also help build an Inca Trail of the New Era with the Chancay Port as its starting point, thus boosting the overall development and integration of the region.

President Xi arrived in Peru's capital Lima earlier on Thursday to attend the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting and pay a state visit to the Latin American country.

The 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will be held on Friday and Saturday in Lima.

Qinghai, Inner Mongolia fuse tradition with tech in dazzling drone shows

2025-05-02 19:50 Last Updated At：20:37

To celebrate the May Day holiday, Qinghai Province in northwest China and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the north staged grand drone performances, captivating locals and tourists with dazzling lightshows that fused regional characteristics with cutting-edge technology.

This year's May Day holiday in China runs from Thursday to Monday, offering enthusiastic holidaymakers a five-day break to travel around or enjoy unique local events.

The drone performance on Thursday night in Qinghai's Qilian County captivated both locals and tourists. The show began with 500 drones forming a giant hand pressing a button atop a mountain. Spectators were left in awe as the drones created scenes from ancient Chinese poems and depicted snow leopards, yaks, Tibetan sheep, and iconic local landmarks such as roads, mountains, and glaciers

"The drones showed us the images of a special variety of Tibetan sheep from Qilian, yaks, and snow leopard, which were all cute and impressive. Also, the atmosphere at the performance site was joyful and festive," said Zhang Weining, a tourist.

In Inner Mongolia's Ordos City, another grand performance on the same day featured around 1,000 drones accompanied by a vibrant firework display. The show highlighted images of workers and iconic landmarks, while a soaring eagle symbolized the city’s aspirations for rapid development, spreading an auspicious message of progress and prosperity.

Viewers, especially children, were mesmerized by the image of the mythological figure "Ne Zha," symbolizing an impressive blend of traditional culture and modern technology. As the show reached its grand finale, the drone soared among bursting fireworks, creating a breathtaking spectacle that heightened the excitement to its peak.