Question: Recently, some British media outlets reported that a "Chinese spy" is using the Internet to lure British officials, and some British politicians have taken this as an opportunity to hype up the so-called "China threat". What is your comment?

Embassy Spokesperson: We have noticed relevant reports. The so-called "Chinese spy" is pure speculation and malicious slander. Without any evidence, some British officials have taken advantage of the issue to smear China. Their action is most disgraceful and their intention most sinister. We firmly oppose and strongly condemn this.

We urge the relevant British media outlets and politicians to respect the facts, stop the trick of a thief crying “catch thief", and stop groundless accusations against China.