Ministry of Defense: The so-called "Chinese espionage threat" is a malicious fabrication.
On the afternoon of June 16, Colonel Chen Xi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released a statement regarding recent military-related issues.
Reporter: The "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance claims that Chinese military intelligence agencies are using online employment platforms to recruit government personnel from Western countries. Recently, the U.S. announced the seizure of 13 internet domain names suspected to be used by Chinese intelligence agencies to gather information. What is your comment on this?
Chen Xi: This is a typical tactic of the "Five Eyes" alliance, accusing others while being guilty themselves. They repeatedly hype up the so-called "Chinese spy threat" but have yet to provide any evidence, which is entirely based on rumors and malicious fabrications. In contrast, it is a well-known fact that this alliance has long engaged in espionage and intelligence theft without any bottom line. We urge the relevant parties to abandon Cold War thinking, stop the false narratives, and return to an objective and rational policy towards China.
On June 16, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, Chen Xi, rejected allegations of espionage by China, claiming they are unfounded fabrications by the Five Eyes alliance. He criticized the alliance for its own espionage activities and called for a more objective approach to China-related policies.
- Chinese military intelligence is accused of recruiting Western government employees via online platforms.
- The U.S. has shut down 13 internet domains suspected of being used by Chinese intelligence.
- The Chinese Defense Ministry denies these allegations, calling them baseless.
- The spokesperson accuses the Five Eyes alliance of engaging in espionage activities themselves.