Spokesperson's Remarks｜Win-win cooperation is hallmark of China's relations with Latin America

In economic, trade and investment cooperation with Latin America, China never seeks so-called geopolitical competition or resorts to the tricks of carving out spheres of influence, and win-win cooperation is the hallmark of China's relations with Latin America, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

Guo made the remarks in response to certain foreign media reports that the "competition between China and the United States in Latin America is intensifying". 

"Both from the Global South, China and Latin America have many similar positions and a lot to offer each other. We are natural partners for cooperation. Cooperation between China and Latin America features extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, respects Latin America's aspiration, meets its needs, gives a boost to its development and is well received by Latin American people." Guo said.

Guo stressed that it's a disrespect to Latin American countries in itself to have eyes on them for greater influence, and point fingers at their normal cooperation with third parties. As independent sovereign countries, countries from Latin America have every right to independently choose their development paths and cooperation partners. All parties need to fully respect Latin American countries, treat them as equals, and get concrete things done for their development. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)