China defended today that its investments in Peru are "transparent" and that they respect local legislation. This response came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused projects supported by Beijing of threatening transparency and data security.
The Chinese position was conveyed in response to Rubio's statements, which expressed concerns about China's economic influence in the region. The Chinese government emphasized that all investments in Peru follow the current laws of the South American country.
The diplomatic conflict arises in a context of tensions between the United States and China regarding influence in Latin America. Rubio warned about the risks associated with Chinese projects in the region, particularly regarding data protection and transparency of processes.
Peru has been one of the main destinations for Chinese investments in South America, with projects in various areas including infrastructure and mining. China's defense of transparency seeks to respond to American criticisms about the nature of these investments.
