China is making its gateway to Central and South America and developing new trade routes, such as Chancay Port Multipurpose Terminal and Central Bi-Oceanic Railway Corridor. The sea-land transportation and trade route development are part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The U.S. President Donald Trump views the mega port with growing concerns. Among his concerns are China’s influence over critical infrastructure in Central and South America, including the ports at either end of the Panama Canal, and now China’s ownership of the mega port at Chancay, and the future and planned project of Central Bi-Oceanic Railway corridor that will make China the top trading partner of most countries in Central and South America. The paper analyzes the opportunities, challenges and implications of China’s new strategy, new port and new corridor in Central and South America. It also analyzes the impacts and implications on the landscape of infrastructure, transportation, trade, and other domains in Latin America, known as “Washington’s. Backyard”.
Keywords: Chancay Port Multipurpose Terminal, Central Bi-Ocean Railway Corridor (CBRC), COSCO Shipping Ports, China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Ministerial Forum, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Silk Road Economic Belt, the 21st Maritime Silk Road.
Citation: Yu, C. W., (2026). China’s Gateway to Latin America: Chancay Multipurpose Port Terminal and Central Bi-Oceanic Railway Corridor. J Business & Eco Insights.,2(3):1-4. DOI : https://doi.org/10.47485/3143-5807.1027