Beijing 'surprised' by accusations of spying from South Korean president
Beijing has expressed strong opposition to the accusations of Chinese espionage made by South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has advised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol against connecting bilateral relations to his nation's internal issues.
Beijing has expressed strong opposition to Yoon Suk Yeol's efforts to "hype up" espionage allegations. A spokesperson for the ministry remarked that these assertions are indicative of the internal political struggles in South Korea.
In a speech on Thursday, Yoon indicated that the political opposition's decision to thwart legislation aimed at penalizing foreigners for espionage played a significant role in his recent imposition of martial law. He cited two incidents from earlier this year involving alleged Chinese operatives using drones to survey assets in the US and South Korea.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning conveyed her government’s "deep surprise and dissatisfaction" with Yoon's comments during a subsequent press briefing.
“The Chinese side will not comment on South Korea’s internal affairs, but it firmly opposes… linking of internal affairs with China-related factors, hyping up the unfounded ‘Chinese espionage’ accusations and smearing normal economic and trade cooperation,” she emphasized.
Mao pointed out that no determinations have been reached regarding the cases mentioned by Yoon. She added that Chinese and South Korean officials are currently in discussions about the matter. The spokeswoman reiterated that the Chinese government has "consistently required" its citizens abroad to abide by local laws and regulations, and she called on Seoul to address the allegations against the Chinese nationals fairly.
Responding to Yoon’s claim that "China-made solar power facilities will destroy forests" across South Korea, Mao defended China's green industry development, asserting it has significantly contributed to combating climate change and enhancing global environmental governance.
In June, three Chinese citizens were detained on suspicion of using a drone to film a US aircraft carrier in the South Korean port of Busan. Additionally, a Chinese individual was arrested last month for allegedly operating a UAV over the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service in Seoul.
President Yoon is currently under investigation for purported insurrection following his declaration of martial law last Tuesday. A second vote on his impeachment is anticipated in the nation's parliament this Saturday. A recent Gallup Korea poll published on Friday revealed that Yoon’s approval rating has plummeted to a historical low of 11%, with 75% of respondents supporting his impeachment.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
Beijing has expressed strong opposition to Yoon Suk Yeol's efforts to "hype up" espionage allegations. A spokesperson for the ministry remarked that these assertions are indicative of the internal political struggles in South Korea.
In a speech on Thursday, Yoon indicated that the political opposition's decision to thwart legislation aimed at penalizing foreigners for espionage played a significant role in his recent imposition of martial law. He cited two incidents from earlier this year involving alleged Chinese operatives using drones to survey assets in the US and South Korea.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning conveyed her government’s "deep surprise and dissatisfaction" with Yoon's comments during a subsequent press briefing.
“The Chinese side will not comment on South Korea’s internal affairs, but it firmly opposes… linking of internal affairs with China-related factors, hyping up the unfounded ‘Chinese espionage’ accusations and smearing normal economic and trade cooperation,” she emphasized.
Mao pointed out that no determinations have been reached regarding the cases mentioned by Yoon. She added that Chinese and South Korean officials are currently in discussions about the matter. The spokeswoman reiterated that the Chinese government has "consistently required" its citizens abroad to abide by local laws and regulations, and she called on Seoul to address the allegations against the Chinese nationals fairly.
Responding to Yoon’s claim that "China-made solar power facilities will destroy forests" across South Korea, Mao defended China's green industry development, asserting it has significantly contributed to combating climate change and enhancing global environmental governance.
In June, three Chinese citizens were detained on suspicion of using a drone to film a US aircraft carrier in the South Korean port of Busan. Additionally, a Chinese individual was arrested last month for allegedly operating a UAV over the headquarters of the National Intelligence Service in Seoul.
President Yoon is currently under investigation for purported insurrection following his declaration of martial law last Tuesday. A second vote on his impeachment is anticipated in the nation's parliament this Saturday. A recent Gallup Korea poll published on Friday revealed that Yoon’s approval rating has plummeted to a historical low of 11%, with 75% of respondents supporting his impeachment.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
