China News Agency, Beijing, June 29 (Reporter Zhang Weiran) The Australian Security Intelligence Department was spied in China and was exposed by the media. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 29th that the situation disclosed this time I am afraid that it is only the tip of the iceberg. The Chinese side advises some people in Australia to abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice, and to do less of things like robbery.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian

  A reporter asked questions. It has been reported that Australian security intelligence agencies have been engaged in espionage in China for a long time, including setting up intelligence stations in China, installing eavesdropping devices in Chinese embassies in Australia, engaging in espionage as diplomats, and carrying out counterinsurgency activities against Chinese. Threatening China's national security. What is China's comment?

  Zhao Lijian said that I have taken note of relevant reports and would like to emphasize the following points.

  First of all, the "Five Eyes Alliance" intelligence cooperation alliance has long violated international law and basic rules of international relations, and implemented large-scale, organized and indiscriminate cyber secrets, interception, and monitoring of foreign governments, enterprises, and individuals. This has long been known to the world. fact. As an important member of the "Five Eyes Alliance", Australia has always been keen to carry out spy intelligence activities in relevant countries. The situation disclosed this time is probably just the tip of the iceberg.

  Secondly, for some time, some people and media in Australia have been enthusiastic about concocting all kinds of sensational "Chinese spy cases" and "Chinese penetration theory", but they have never come up with even a real case. On the contrary, Australia has so much "real hammer" evidence of Chinese espionage. While wantonly stealing information and data from other countries and endangering the sovereignty and security of other countries, the Australian side pretended to be a victim, spread rumors and create confrontation, and staged a farce that called “thieves calling for thieves”, which completely lost the bottom line. These people should give an explanation to the Chinese people and the people of the world.

  Third, China has always pursued a path of peaceful development, is unswervingly pursuing a mutually beneficial and win-win opening strategy, and is committed to developing friendly and cooperative relations with other countries on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and promoting the building of a community of shared future for mankind. China’s foreign cooperation in various regions of the world is generally welcomed by people of all countries. We have no need or interest in interfering in other countries’ internal affairs. At the same time, the Chinese government's determination to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests is unswerving, and its determination to oppose any external forces to interfere in China's internal affairs is unswerving.

  "We urge some people in Australia to abandon the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudice, do less of the roar, and say less of nothing, and contribute positive energy to promote world peace and stability and mutual trust and cooperation between countries." Zhao Lijian said.

  Another reporter asked questions. According to reports, the Australian police and intelligence services searched the home and office of MP Mossman last Friday. The operation was part of an investigation into foreign interference in China. Mosoman said he was not a suspect himself. What is China's comment?

  Zhao Lijian said that we have taken note of relevant reports and made no comment on Australian domestic affairs. What I want to point out is that for some time, some politicians in Australia seem to have suffered from paranoia and fear of China, and lost at least their rationality and justice. Under the guise of "values", they often talked about China in domestic politics. Luo Zhi blamed all the charges, stigmatized and demonized normal Sino-Australian personnel exchanges and cooperation, and constantly poisoned the atmosphere of bilateral relations. This is completely unconstructive and irresponsible. China is firmly opposed to this.

  "China has always insisted on developing relations with other countries based on the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in each other's internal affairs. Interfering in the internal affairs of other countries is not the'gene' of China's diplomacy, and this hat is definitely not deducted from China. We urge Australia to abandon Cold war thinking and ideological prejudice, objective and rational view of China's development, and doing more things that are conducive to mutual trust and mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Australia." Zhao Lijian said. (Finish)