Peru's Pivot: A New Chapter in Sino Peruvian Relations? Peru's ambassador to China, Carlos Vasquez, has outlined his country's desire to shift its economic relationship with Beijing beyond raw mineral supplies.
This development is notable because it comes at a time when China's industrial ambitions are reaching new heights.
The story of a developing nation relying on exporting primary commodities to fuel growth is familiar, but what makes Peru's bid to diversify its economy so noteworthy is the context.