However, the APEC summit offers her the chance to play host and receive the attention of global leaders. She’s expected to meet with both US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The APEC summit is set against a tense local backdrop for Peru -- which is hosting the conference for the first time since 2016.

Chinese president to attend inauguration of megaport designed to be major commercial hub and one of Beijing's most ambitious infrastructure projects in Latin America - Anadolu Ajansı

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to participate at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO’s Summit here on Thursday as part of his engagement at the APEC Economic Leaders Week (AELW).

Xi will participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima and then the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro next week. Xi will also conduct state visits to Peru

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Peru on Thursday morning accompanied by some 400 businesspeople and entrepreneurs to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit that lasts through Saturday.

President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to depart for Peru on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, with an eye on a possible meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during the South America trip.

Peru - Recent The Republic of Peru stands out as one of the first Latin American countries to establish diplomatic ties and a comprehensive strategic partnership with the People's Republic of China, with the two countries witnessing ever-growing cooperation in various sectors over the past several decades.