Question: Recently, the heads of US and UK intelligence agencies said at a joint press conference that China is set on "stealing" western technology, has interfered in a congressional election in the US, and poses the "biggest long-term threat". What is your comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: The allegations against China by US and UK intelligence officials are completely groundless and the so-called cases they listed are pure shadow chasing. This is a typical example of a thief crying "catch thief". We deplore such a despicable and deceptive trick.

It must be pointed out that it is the US and UK intelligence agencies who are notorious for their constant engagement in eavesdropping, theft, infiltration and subversion against other countries. They spread all kinds of lies about China in order to smear China's political system, stoke anti-China and exclusion sentiment, and divert public attention in order to cover up their own infamous deeds. Their attempt has long been exposed and will never succeed.

We urge the US and UK intelligence agencies to have a clear understanding of the trend of the time, abandon the Cold War mentality which has long gone out of date, stop spreading "China threat", and stop creating confrontation and conflicts. Otherwise, they will only face further and more resolute opposition from the Chinese people and people all over the world.