Beijing, Sept. 8 -- China on Monday criticised the United States of America for imposing visa restrictions on Central American nationals and for accusing the region's exchanges with China, calling it "yet another example of the US-style diplomacy of "bullying the small."

A statement by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) spokesperson read, "China deplores the US' groundless attacks, coercive diplomacy, and interference in China's relations with these countries."

The spokesperson further added, "Weaponizing visas will not scare off the sober-minded. Nor will it hold back the flourishing ties between China and Central American countries. We will continue to enhance cooperation with Central American countries, contribute to local...