China's Lima embassy has responded to accusations from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Beijing-backed infrastructure initiatives in Peru, emphasizing the substantial $30 billion investment portfolio in the country. The diplomatic response comes amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly following Peru's alignment with Trump's Shield of the Americas initiative. China has simultaneously criticized American visa restrictions, arguing these measures undermine bilateral relations and economic cooperation in the Latin American region.

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