World丨Peru reaps dividends through BRI projects

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In the highland Peruvian city of Huancayo, residents welcomed their new Liberty Hospital with a traditional Saya dance on Nov 14, while on the coast north of the capital Lima, lion dances marked the inauguration of Chancay Port.    The local celebrations of the two major Chinese-backed projects exemplify the tangible benefits of the Belt and Road Initiative in Peru, one of the first Latin American countries to participate in the initiative.    ▲ The entrance of the Mac hu Picchu Highway Tunnel project in the Cusco region in Peru is seen in this photo taken on June 23.  Li Muzi/ Xin hua    Construction of the Liberty Hospital in Huancayo in the Junin region by Chinese infrastructure company PowerChina started in May, 2022. It is the region's largest comprehensive medical facility.    It features a five-story main building complemented by four single-story auxiliary buildings, spanning more than 12,000 square meters.    Expected to help address healthcare issues, the hospit ………………………………