Beijing has accused the U.S. of "groundless accusations and slanders" after Washington launched a visa crackdown on Central American nationals suspected of working on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

The U.S. Department of State has announced a new policy targeting certain Central American nationals, restricting visas for individuals it says direct, fund, support or carry out activities that weaken governance in Central America.

The Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C., has condemned the move, telling Newsweek in a statement that the U.S. was "deliberately sowing discord" between China and countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Newsweek has contacted the State Department for comment.

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