A powerhouse in global trade, China has more shipping ports at home than any other country. Key investments add about another 100 ports in at least 60 nations. And Beijing is looking for more.

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According to data from container shipping analysis firm Linerlytica, 10.5 percent of global vessel capacity is waiting at port anchorages worldwide.