Chinese Embassy rejects U.S. claims over Chinese companies in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Chinese Embassy in the Dominican Republic rejected recent comments by a U.S. State Department official concerning a law enforcement case in the country, arguing that Washington is using the incident to cast doubt on Chinese companies and strain bilateral cooperation.

In a statement, the embassy said Chinese citizens and companies operating abroad are expected to comply with local laws and regulations and expressed respect for Dominican authorities and their enforcement actions. At the same time, it said China will defend the legitimate rights and interests of its citizens and businesses.

The embassy emphasized that most Chinese companies and citizens in the Dominican Republic operate legally and transparently, contributing to job creation and the country’s economic and social development.

It also stressed that the Dominican Republic is a sovereign nation whose laws are enforced by its own authorities, rejecting what it described as external attempts to judge or influence the actions of Dominican institutions.

The embassy defended the economic and trade relationship between China and the Dominican Republic as open and mutually beneficial, while urging U.S. officials to prioritize initiatives that promote regional development rather than political statements that could deepen divisions.

The response reflects broader tensions between Washington and Beijing over their growing economic and diplomatic interests in Latin America and the Caribbean.