In response to recent U.S. claims that China is “penetrating and seizing resources” in the Western Hemisphere, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on August 25 that China-Latin America cooperation is not aimed at any third party and should not be interfered with by outside forces. Regional countries have the right to independently choose their development paths and partners.
“At the core, the U.S. statements are factually incorrect and repetitive, once again exposing the deeply entrenched Cold War mentality and confrontational mindset of some U.S. officials,” Guo said at a routine press briefing. He stated that the U.S. has long intervened in and sought to control Latin America and the Caribbean, with its hegemonic and bullying behavior laid bare.
“Latin America and the Caribbean are not anyone’s ‘backyard.’ China-Latin America cooperation is not directed at any third party and should not be interfered with. Regional countries have the right to independently choose their development paths and partners. The U.S. should stop sowing discord and stirring up trouble, and instead do something concrete to support the development of Latin American and Caribbean nations,” Guo said.
Source: People’s Daily, August 25, 2025
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