Peru’s ability to successfully balance between the United States and China will depend on putting its own true interests first. Peru’s trade relationship with China has long been dependent on the export of low value added commodities and agricultural goods. With respect to imports from China, Chinese products have become ubiquitous in the country. Chinese companies have built and operate the San Gaban III hydroelectric facility, and have acquired and own the Chaglla facility. Beyond these long-term programs for Peruvian recruits in China, China regularly brings hundreds of Peruvian journalists, academics, politicians, and other government personnel to China for shorter trips.