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Part of The event reports on TikTok account shutdowns in Jakarta and Keiko Fujimori securing a majority of votes in a Peruvian presidential election.

How could Keiko Fujimori's new administration affect China's interests in Peru?

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Fujimori's pro-market policies may reinforce China's investment in Chancay port. Keiko Fujimori's victory and her pledge to protect Peru's free-market economy and attract private investment are expected to create a more stable environment for foreign capital. This alignment with pro-market policies supports the operations of the Chancay deepwater port, a $1.3 billion mega-project built by Chinese state company COSCO. As Chancay serves as China’s key logistics hub on the Pacific coast, the new administration's focus on strengthening bilateral cooperation on investment and trade is expected to reinforce China's strategic economic presence in the region.

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The facts so far

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  • The Chancay deepwater port is a $1.3 billion mega-project built by China.foxnews.com
  • China already accounts for 36 percent of Peru’s total foreign trade.wsws.org
  • Fujimori secured 50.1% of the vote, winning by fewer than 50,000 votes.foxnews.com, winnipegfreepress.com
  • China's foreign direct investment in Peru stands at $30 billion, compared to $6.7 billion from the US.wsws.org

Why it matters

For China, the Chancay port is a critical component of its global logistics strategy, transforming Peru into a primary hub connecting South America to Asia. Reinforcing the stability and pro-market environment in Peru helps secure the operational viability and investment returns of this massive infrastructure project, which is central to China's regional economic influence.

For Peru, the new administration's focus on attracting private investment and strengthening public safety is intended to stabilize the country's economy, which is currently characterized by high levels of political instability and a high rate of informal employment. However, the country continues to face structural challenges, including a deeply polarized political environment and a fragmented Congress.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Fujimori's administration maintain the policy continuity necessary to reassure international investors?
  • How will the new administration balance its focus on security with the need to maintain economic growth?

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What would change this answer

Fujimori's administration shifts away from pro-market policiesThe expected boost to investor confidence would fade, potentially increasing uncertainty around major infrastructure projects like Chancay.
Geopolitical tensions between the US and China escalate in the regionThe focus on bilateral cooperation could become strained, potentially complicating the operational environment for Chinese entities in Peru.

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