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China News Service, May 8 (Xinhua) According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in Belgium, a spokesperson for the embassy in Belgium issued a statement on the misreporting of the relevant media. Cooperation is more than engaging in so-called "biological spying" activities. The relevant content is far-fetched, lacking factual basis, and full of subjective speculation. We express strong dissatisfaction with such misleading people.
The spokesman pointed out that in fact, this bizarre report of the "Chinese spy threat theory" is not new. It will appear at intervals. The purpose is to attract eyeballs and absorb traffic. There is no credibility about the speculation. It's a fool, and it has never been confirmed by the parties.
The spokesman pointed out that in the past 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China and Belgium have always developed friendly and cooperative relations on the basis of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit. China has always been an important partner of Belgium rather than an opponent, and has never been a threat. As an important part of bilateral relations, China-Belgium technology cooperation has always upheld the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results. The two governments have signed an agreement on scientific and technological cooperation, and established cooperation mechanisms such as the Dialogue on Scientific and Technological Innovation and the Joint Commission on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. All scientific and technological cooperation projects, including the China-Belgium Science and Technology Park, are carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations of the two countries. They are open and transparent, and serve the interests of both China and Belgium, and have brought tangible benefits to the people of both countries. It is unfair and defying public opinion to slander China for espionage by catching the wind and catching the shadow. The scientific and technological cooperation between China and Belgium is two-way. In November last year, many Belgian companies accompanied Princess Astrid to visit China and signed a series of cooperation agreements with Chinese companies in many fields, including technology companies. China is open to China-Belgium scientific and technological exchanges and cooperation. Belgian and European scientific research institutions and enterprises are also conducting research and production in China. Should the authors of the article also question their conduct of business in China?
The spokesman said that international scientific and technological cooperation is an inevitable requirement for human development and progress, and is also the best choice for the global response to the new coronary pneumonia epidemic. During the critical period of China-Belgium's joint anti-epidemic campaign, ridiculous accusations such as "biological spying" were thrown, "stigmatizing" the normal scientific and technological cooperation between China and Belgium, and the atmosphere of cooperation between the two countries' joint anti-epidemic cooperation. "Wearing sunglasses can only see gray." We hope that journalists and the media will abandon colored glasses and ideological prejudice and stop making irresponsible remarks.