The Port of Chancay in Peru is majority-owned by Cosco, a Chinese state-owned enterprise. “China’s global maritime supply chains, anchored by its overseas port network, provide … strategic independence free from interference from Western institutions,” AidData says.
TOKYO — China provided $23.9 billion in grants and loan commitments for 168 ports across 90 countries between 2000 and 2025, according to a new report, underscoring Beijing’s strategic drive to secure global maritime supply chains and mitigate blockages in future conflicts.