Why China’s Ports Empire Has the US Worried

Every year, China imports about 66,000 metric tons of these. That's the weight of about 6.5% Parisian landmarks. Or if you like, 440 blue whales.And most of these avocados come all the way from Peru. This journey used to take over a month. Now it's a straight shot.Cutting it by ten days. Why. One word: megaport.And it's paid for by China. Chinese President Xi Jinping begins a week-long South America tour, opening a China funded megaport in Peru. This is a huge investment not only for Peru but in Latin Ameri ...