#446 how China’s Ports Empire Has the US Worried
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commerce by establishing a worldwide network of ports through the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). A major example highlighted is the Chancay megaport in Peru, a state-funded deep-water project demonstrating China’s rapidly increasing economic leverage across Latin America. While Chinese officials insist the facilities are purely commercial, Western nations, particularly the US, are deeply concerned about the strategic advantage these investments provide, especially at critical maritime chokepoints. These security fears stem from the potential for commercial sites to be leveraged for economic coercion or converted into dual-use facilities capable of hosting Chinese naval vessels, mirroring the scenario observed at China's port in Djibouti. Furthermore, foreign officials worry that China could use its influence over global transit routes, such as through port control near the Panama Canal, to exert pressure during trade conflicts. However, many host nations counter that China is the only available partner willing to finance the critical infrastructure needed for their economic modernization