Peru Is Emerging As Washington’s New Test Case Against Beijing’s Influence

2026-01-28 - 18:20

Key Points The real headline is Washington’s sharper campaign to challenge Chinese influence, with Peru emerging as a prime test case. Peru is unusually exposed to Beijing: about 33% of its trade is with China, and China takes roughly 70% of its copper. A fast-moving meetings scandal now offers a convenient “clean government” frame for