On July 23, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated at a regular press conference that in July 2018 and January 2020, the U.S. opened the Chinese diplomatic pouch twice without authorization. This action was a flagrant violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations seriously violated China’s diplomatic dignity and security interests. After the incident, the Chinese diplomatic agency in the United States made solemn representations to the United States immediately. The United States did not deny the relevant facts, but repeatedly used technical reasons to justify its wrong actions and shirk its own responsibility. The above-mentioned actions of the United States run counter to international law and norms of international relations and should be condemned.

  Wang Wenbin emphasized that in response to the unreasonable actions of the United States, China will definitely respond as necessary to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. (Reporter Zhang Su, edited by Le Xiaomin)

Editor in charge: [Li Yuxin]