China Defends Peru Trade Ties Ahead of Rubio Visit

China's embassy in Peru publicly defended bilateral trade and investment, highlighting its role in the Chancay megaport, ahead of a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move signals a diplomatic push to counter potential U.S. pressure on Peru regarding Chinese influence. The visit's agenda and Peru's response remain uncertain, but the timing suggests a geopolitical contest over influence in Latin America.