The Chinese Embassy in Argentina called Bessent's statement provocative.

On October 11, the Chinese Embassy in Argentina commented on statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the Chinese presence on Argentine territory, calling it provocative.

Earlier, in an interview with Fox News, Bessent said that Argentine President Javier Miley is a great ally of the United States, and he is ready to fight the Chinese presence in the country.

"Provocative statements <...> have once again highlighted the Cold War mentality that still characterizes some U.S. officials, driven apparently only by the spirit of confrontation and interference in the affairs of other sovereign states," the foreign Ministry said in a statement. Twitter).

In addition, the Chinese Embassy called on the United States to reconsider its attitude towards all of Latin America and, in particular, Argentina. They also noted that China is developing its relations with this region on the basis of equality and respect.

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Moscow and Buenos Aires can also establish cooperation in the field of pharmaceuticals and IT.

Earlier, on September 9, the China Daily newspaper reported that Chinese automakers are strengthening their presence in South America, where affordable electric vehicles and new factories are transforming the region's automotive industry and paving the way for greener mobility. The Governments of Brazil and Argentina are encouraging foreign companies to modernize the automotive industry and reduce emissions. According to the latest data, the Chinese electric transport giant BYD has registered a local division in Argentina as an automobile manufacturer.

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