China News Service, October 31. According to the website of the Chinese mission to the European Union, the spokesperson of the mission to the European Union said in response to reporters on the 31st that the so-called “arbitrary detention” by the Chinese side was directed at the meeting between the leaders of the EU and Canada. The accusations made by foreign citizens are groundless.
The reporter asked a question that at a press conference after the EU-Canada leaders' meeting on October 29, the EU and Canada expressed serious concerns about the "China's arbitrary detention of Canadian and other foreign citizens."
What is China's comment?
In this regard, the spokesperson of the mission to the European Union pointed out that the so-called accusation that China "arbitrarily detained" foreign citizens is groundless.
"China is a country under the rule of law, and we are determined to crack down on criminal activities that endanger national security in accordance with the law and resolutely safeguard national security interests. Chinese judicial organs handle relevant cases in strict accordance with the law, and the legitimate rights and interests of relevant persons involved in the case are effectively protected in accordance with the law."
The spokesperson emphasized that irresponsible remarks made by the EU and Canada, ignoring the rule of law, and interfering in China's judicial sovereignty are unacceptable.
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Mission to the European Union