Xi vows to 'promote connectivity' between China, South America

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday said he would work to promote connectivity between China and South America.

Xi made the remarks during the inauguration of Latin America's first Beijing-funded port in Chancay. The port was officially opened in a ceremony overseen virtually by Xi and Peruvian counterpart Dina Boluarte from Lima, where they will attend an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Friday and Saturday. Xi added the port would help "promote connectivity" between South America and China.