Hey there! 📣 Have you ever had someone say something about you that wasn’t true? Well, China feels the same way! Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited some countries in Latin America and said some things about China that made China pretty upset.
China’s Foreign Ministry spoke up and said, “That’s not fair!” They believe that what Marco Rubio said was wrong and could make China look bad to their friends in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).
What’s Going On? 🤔
Marco Rubio visited Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic from February 1 to 6. During his trip, he talked about China’s cooperation with these countries and even said he wanted to “counter the influence of the Chinese Communist Party” in the area.
China thinks these comments are unhelpful and could hurt the friendships they’ve built with these countries. They say they just want to work together with LAC countries in a fair and friendly way, helping each other out and making life better for everyone. 🤝🌎
China’s View 🌐
According to China’s spokesperson, they never force other countries to do things or ask for special favors. They believe in “win-win cooperation,” which means both sides benefit from working together.
They also feel that the U.S. is not respecting the LAC countries by telling them who they should or shouldn’t be friends with. 👫
What About Technology? 📱
China is also proud of its technology companies, especially in 5G technology. They say that trying to stop Chinese tech companies won’t help anyone and might just make people miss out on cool new technology!
The Taiwan Question 🏝️
China believes there is only one China, and Taiwan is a part of it. They think other countries should respect this and not interfere. 🙅♂️
In Summary 📋
China hopes to keep building strong friendships with countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. They believe working together is the best way forward and that arguments or false statements won’t help anyone. Let’s all be friends and work towards a better world! 🌟
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China slams Marco Rubio's finger-pointing at China and Latin America
cgtn.com
