China News Service, Beijing, February 21 (Reporter Li Jingze) In response to Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's protest to the Chinese side because "Australian military aircraft was irradiated by a Chinese ship's laser", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said in Beijing on the 21st, Relevant Chinese authorities have learned and verified that the news released by the Australian side is not true.
Wang Wenbin said that after checking and verifying with relevant Chinese authorities, the news released by the Australian side is not true.
The normal navigation of Chinese ships in the high seas conforms to relevant international law and practice, and is completely legitimate and legitimate.
"We urge the Australian side to respect the legitimate rights enjoyed by Chinese ships in relevant waters in accordance with international law, and stop maliciously spreading false information about China." (End)