Chancay Port boosts economic development, regional connectivity: Peruvian officials

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chancay Port, a flagship Belt and Road cooperation project between China and Peru, has been fostering local green efforts, boosting economic and trade development and enhancing regional connectivity, according to Peruvian officials. Situated approximately 80 kilometers north of the capital Lima on the Pacific coast, Chancay Port is South America's first smart port. Since its opening in November 2024, the port has seen a significant rise in both throughput and export capacity, quickly establishing itself as Peru's third largest port. On Tuesday, a group of Peruvian congress members, alongside Chinese Ambassador to Peru Song Yang, visited the port and its green facilities, such as the charging facilities. Electric-powered equipment now makes up over 90 percent of all equipment at Chancay Port, significantly reducing carbon emissions while boosting local economic development. The delegation hailed Chancay Port's green efforts and economic significance, and expressed the hope that the port will promote the country's connectivity and economic development. "Yes, local economy and services have improved and integrated into society at a commendable rate. This is a great opportunity, and we want to enhance access and everything that is environmentally friendly so that people can feel the benefits," said Juan Alvarez, District Mayor of Chancay.

"During this visit, I saw countless containers, which means the port is functioning and bringing development to the country. We also saw vehicles of all kinds arriving from different parts of the world, so we understand that this is a port experiencing significant growth. We recognize its importance, and we are convinced that Peru must take a very special approach, generating development from here and connecting the Chancay Port to the entire country through highways and railways, ultimately making it the engine of development that Peru so desperately needs," said Diego Bazan Calderon, President of the Multiparty Roundtable of Young Parliamentarians.

Nearly 90 percent of China's summer wheat harvest is now complete, thanks to favorable weather across most growing regions, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said.

As of 17:00 on Monday, China had harvested 304 million mu (about 20 million hectares) of summer wheat, accounting for 89.48 percent of the total planted area, according to the latest data from the ministry.

Harvest progress stood at nearly 90 percent in Shandong, over 80 percent in Hebei, nearly 80 percent in Shaanxi, over 70 percent in Shanxi, nearly 30 percent in Xinjiang, with scattered harvesting in Gansu.

Rain is expected in parts of northern China on Tuesday, but clearing skies on Wednesday will help with wheat harvesting and drying, weather authorities said.

Local authorities are urged to prepare for the harvest, mobilize machinery, and make full use of good weather and rain breaks to push forward the harvest — ensuring all mature crops are brought in quickly and efficiently.