Trump plans to issue a US executive order demanding port fees from ships that have a connection to China. This would affect all shipping companies worldwide that use Chinese-built freighters.
By Ning Wang
With a port project in Peru, the People's Republic of China is sending a political signal of change to all of Latin America. However, with Chinese money, Beijing's influence on the country in the Andes is also increasing significantly.
By Marcel Grzanna
Cosco was barred from acquiring a stake in a German port terminal with voting rights. But now its equally large competitor MSC is even allowed to acquire half of the entire port operator HHLA. MSC, however, is not only suspected of being involved in mafia-like operations, but also has growing ties with China. This is revealed by a secret meeting in Shanghai. Even a formal alliance with Cosco is under discussion.
By Frank Sieren
