U.S. diplomats have been working to counter China’s influence in ports that increase its economic power. Chinese firms have spent billions of dollars to operate and develop ports in areas across the world from North America to Africa. Can the U.S. continue to convince countries that security concerns outweigh the benefits of Chinese state investments?

WSJ looks at Beijing’s global network of ports and how the U.S. has worked to stop its expansion in key areas around the world.

0:00 China’s trade strategy
2:06 American ports
3:22 European ports
5:21 African ports

U.S. vs. China
This original video series explores the rivalry between the two superpowers’ competing efforts to develop the technologies that are reshaping our world.

#China #Ports #WSJ