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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, October 21 (Xinhua) — Using visas as a weapon won't frighten sensible people, nor will it curb the development of relations between China and Central American countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday.
Guo Jiakun made the statement at a regular press briefing, commenting on the US-announced visa restrictions on Central American citizens and their immediate family members, who allegedly collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party and undermine the rule of law in Central America.
Noting that China has already made a serious representation to the United States regarding these visa restrictions, Guo Jiakun stated that the United States, under the guise of the "rule of law," is engaging in illegal activities, exerting political pressure and economic coercion through unilateral sanctions against countries and individuals in the region.
According to the official representative, the United States, by placing its national legislation above international law and international obligations, undermines the legitimate rights and interests of other countries, seriously violates the principles of sovereign equality and non-interference in internal affairs, and causes significant damage to the international order.
China will always be a good friend and reliable partner of the Central American countries, and will strive for development and growth with them, building a China-Latin America community with a shared future, Guo Jiakun assured.
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