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Chile Bars Chinese Hospital Ship from Treating Locals Amid US Tensions
Chile's Ministry of Health denied onboard medical services to a Chinese ship citing local accreditation rules amid U.S. pressure over a China-linked undersea cable project.
- On Feb 27, Chile denied permission for the Chinese hospital ship Silk Road Ark to provide medical services to local residents while docked off Valparaiso, Chile.
- U.S. officials say the Trump administration imposed visa restrictions last week on three Chilean officials tied to a China-linked digital cable project, citing security concerns over critical infrastructure.
- On Jan. 27, Chile's Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications approved a 30-year concession for about 12,349 miles transmission network linking Chile and Hong Kong, but the Jan. 27, 2026 decree was annulled two days later.
- China's embassy in Chile responded that the United States' actions show 'obvious contempt for the sovereignty, dignity, and national interests of Chile,' while Brandon Judd said, `Over the past two months I have held numerous meetings with ministers and government officials on this issue.`
- With the Miami summit on March 7, 2026 approaching, outgoing President Gabriel Boric condemned visa sanctions and officials expect clearer responses after President-elect José Antonio Kast assumes office on March 11, 2026.
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