I want to poach Taiwan’s diplomatic allies again! Foreign media exposes China’s hidden agenda

Guatemala is Taiwan's largest ally in Central America. (Reuters)

[Financial Channel/Comprehensive Report] The US Charge d'Affaires in Guatemala, Jorgan Andrews, recently publicly warned that China poses a threat to Guatemala's economic and political life, attempting to replace local businesses with Chinese companies and gaining market share through technology products that lack transparency, which may even endanger people's personal data privacy. He also emphasized that China hopes to prompt Guatemala to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and instead recognize China, but this move may bring risks to Guatemala.

"Centroamerica360" reported that Andrews said in an interview that China hopes to prompt Guatemala to change its diplomatic recognition of Taiwan, but such a change may bring risks to Guatemala. He pointed out that China did not abide by relevant rules, attempted to gain access to the entire market, and even replaced local Guatemalan companies with Chinese companies.

Andrews further pointed out that China is also trying to replace the technology currently used by the Guatemalan people with Chinese technology, but the relevant technology lacks transparency and the people's personal data cannot be fully protected. He said that he did not deliberately create panic, but hoped that Guatemala would remain alert to related risks.

Andrews said bluntly: "The Chinese do pose a threat to the economic and political life of the Guatemalan people." He also mentioned that Guatemala still recognizes Taiwan, while the United States regards Taiwan as a technologically advanced and powerful democratic partner, and both parties share the same values.

Talking about the strategic layout of the United States in the region, Andrews said that the United States has adjusted the direction of its national security strategy in the Western Hemisphere, but did not disclose further details. He emphasized that the United States regards Guatemala as a friendly and close neighbor. Guatemala plays a key role in the economic security, personal security and legal security of the United States. There are also many business exchanges between the two countries.

Andrews finally emphasized that Guatemala should not become "a pawn" in China's geopolitical chess game, but it is still necessary to face up to the risks that may arise from dealings with China.