Reference News website reported on June 9 that reporter Tobias Koever of the German newspaper "Die Welt" wrote a report dated June 2 titled "This Giant Port is the New Ace of China's Trade Plan", compiled as follows: This is an unparalleled project: a transcontinental railway line connecting Brazil and Peru will connect the Pacific coast with the Atlantic coast of South America, thus creating an alternative trade route to the Panama Canal. The starting point of this project will be the new port of Chancay on the Pacific coast of Peru. The ultimate goal of this South America-China vision of the century is to achieve rail transport of Brazilian products (such as soybeans and minerals) and make their journey to China more convenient. In this way, the maritime trade routes will be shortened by about 10,000 kilometers, and the dependence on the overburdened port of Santos in Brazil will also decrease. In addition, it can bypass the Panama Canal - US President Donald Trump hopes to regain complete control of this canal and even claim it as his own. At first glance, this vision seems unimaginable and unachievable, but the first phase of the marathon around this epoch-making infrastructure project in Peru has already begun. At the beginning of June, the new giant port of Chancay officially commenced commercial operations. The trial operation phase has ended, and now this project mainly funded by China can truly begin. Since then, the Chancay Port has become the first deep-water port on the Pacific coast of South America capable of accommodating vessels with a carrying capacity of up to 22,000 standard containers. For Beijing, this port project is so attractive because it can ensure its own supply chain security. This project can reduce or even eliminate strategic dependence on ports or waterways controlled by the United States. According to Peruvian media reports, the Chancay Port will become a key maritime transportation hub between South America and Asia. "One of the most important benefits is that, due to no need to stop at ports such as Manzanillo (located in Mexico) or Long Beach (located in the United States), the travel time to China has been reduced by at least 10 days." Faced with the current Sino-US trade conflict, Brazil is considering changing its stance. Recently, Brazilian President Lula clearly stood on Beijing's side and praised China's economic model, one reason being that China is Brazil's most important and largest customer in the agricultural industry. Beijing still guarantees that Brazil can obtain substantial profits. To continue ensuring these profits, China, Brazil, and the BRICS countries have long-term considerations spanning several decades. Peruvian newspaper "Gestión" commented on its website that Brazil sees a strategic opportunity to further promote trade development with its most important trading partner, China. Peruvian media reported that this transcontinental and Amazon rainforest-crossing railway plan requires $1.3 billion in investment and will receive support from China within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative. This week, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, when talking about Brazil's relations with Washington, said that Brazil will not maintain "unconditional alliances or partnerships." He said, "National interests are always the top priority." From some market analysis, it can be seen that the new port has already had a huge impact in its initial stage. Logistics expert Ana Carla Zeroual Galindo commented in a column article: "Due to the lack of direct connection ports with the Asian continent, the import and export trade between South America and China takes about 45 days. The Chancay Port eliminates intermediaries and can now directly connect China and other Asian countries." China can now directly enter the South American market. Just recently, Colombia, a neighboring country of Peru, also announced its hope to join the Belt and Road Initiative. (Compiled by Song Yuhao and Nie Litao) Original source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7513784322034287144/ Disclaimer: The article only represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "Like/Dislike" buttons below.