🚨📰 The Chinese mainland has officially lodged protests against U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent remarks during his visit to Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region.
During his tour across Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1 to 6, Rubio made statements about China, highlighting concerns over China's cooperation with LAC nations and asserting the need to \"counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party\" in the Western Hemisphere.
According to a spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Rubio's comments are unfounded and rooted in Cold War-era thinking and ideological bias. These accusations are seen as attempts to create divisions between China and LAC countries, interfering in China's internal affairs and undermining its legitimate rights and interests.
On the topic of China-LAC cooperation, the spokesperson emphasized that China is dedicated to fostering friendships and collaborative ties with LAC countries based on mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation. 🤝
\"Between China and LAC countries, there is no zero-sum and the-winner-takes-all geopolitical calculations, only sincere mutual support and cooperation for shared progress,\" the spokesperson stated.
The spokesperson also highlighted that China does not impose any conditions on its practical cooperation with LAC countries or target any third parties. Instead, such collaborations meet the needs of LAC nations, are mutually beneficial, and have produced tangible results that improve the lives of local populations.
Regarding cybersecurity, China reiterated its commitment to safeguarding cybersecurity and engaging in win-win cooperation in relevant areas. 🔒 Chinese companies are praised for their advanced 5G technologies and secure, efficient services. The spokesperson warned against smearing Chinese companies and suppressing Chinese technologies, stating that such actions would not hinder China's development or its international collaborations, but only isolate potential opportunities.
On the sensitive issue of Taiwan, the spokesperson affirmed that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory and that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the entire nation. 🇹🇼 With 183 countries establishing diplomatic ties with China, supporting the one-China principle is viewed as aligning with global public opinion and historical trends.
The spokesperson concluded by stating that the United States' attempts to disrupt normal exchanges and cooperation between China and LAC countries will not gain support and are destined to fail. 🌍💬✨
