China rebukes US official over criticism of Chinese projects in Guyana

The Chinese Embassy in Guyana rejected a US State Department official's criticism of Chinese projects in Guyana and Latin America, calling the remarks false and politically motivated. The exchange highlights growing US-China competition for influence in the region, with bilateral trade between China and Guyana nearing US$2.9 billion. The incident signals potential friction in regional diplomacy but does not indicate an immediate policy shift.