The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Costa Rica reacted strongly to statements made by the new U.S. ambassador to the country, Melinda Hildebrand, who said on January 5 that China’s economic influence represents one of the challenges facing Costa Rica. The statements that triggered the Chinese reaction were made on January 5, […] The post China and U.S. Trade Barbs Over Influence in Costa Rica appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate .