'Threats and intimidation only expose own arrogance and hypocrisy': Chinese embassy in Panama refutes US envoy's claims over China-related issues
Photo: Chinese embassy in Panama
Photo: Chinese embassy in Panama
Photo: Chinese embassy in Panama
Regarding the lies that the US Ambassador to Panama once again spread on China-related issues in an interview with local media, a Chinese embassy spokesperson slammed the remarks as groundless and illogical, which intended to sow discord between China and regional countries while serving Washington's own geopolitical agenda.
"Threats and intimidation only expose one's own arrogance and hypocrisy," the spokesperson said in a statement published on Monday on the Chinese embassy's website.
In an interview with local media published on Sunday, Kevin Marino Cabrera claimed that China's influence in the Panama Canal is "malign," accusing China of engaging in "cyberattacks and corruption," providing unreliable technology, and even threatening to revoke the visas of those cooperating with Chinese enterprises.
The remarks by the US envoy were "groundless and illogical," a Chinese embassy spokesperson said on Monday. "They aim to sow discord between China and countries in the region, undermine these countries' diplomatic independence, and serve US geopolitical interests, an approach that has increasingly drawn criticism and opposition," the spokesperson said.
The spokesperson noted that China upholds the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits in advancing mutually beneficial cooperation with other countries. The Chinese government always requires Chinese enterprises abroad to abide by local laws and regulations and to give back to local communities.
Projects undertaken by Chinese companies in Panama and other Latin American countries have made significant contributions to local economic and social development. Chinese products are known for their high quality and affordability, and are well received by local people.
"The US ambassador's claims essentially question the judgment of regional countries and insulting the intelligence of local people," the spokesperson said.
China consistently opposes and cracks down on hacking activities in accordance with the law, and Chinese companies' products are highly reliable in terms of security.
"It is widely known that the US is the world's largest confirmed 'empire of hackers' and 'empire of eavesdropping.' Yet it attempts to pin the label of cyber espionage on China — a classic case of a thief crying 'stop thief,'" the embassy said.
On visa-related issues, the spokesperson said the US has used visas as a weapon to threaten Panamanian government officials and members of Congress against engaging with China. "True friends will not be intimidated. When Mickey Mouse shuts the door on them, the Panda opens its arms to welcome them," the spokesperson added.
"Lies cannot cover up the truth; smearing others cannot make oneself look better; threats and intimidation only expose one's own arrogance and hypocrisy," the Chinese spokesperson said, urging the US to put aside its arrogance and prejudice and to do more that genuinely benefits the development of regional countries and the well-being of their peoples.
Global Times
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