Key facts
- China has urged the US to cease all spying activities.
- China warned of retaliation if US spying continues.
- China's Foreign Ministry criticized US actions as 'gangster logic'.
China has issued a strong warning to the United States, demanding an end to all espionage activities and threatening retaliation if such actions persist. The Chinese Foreign Ministry characterized the US approach as "gangster logic" and accused Washington of hypocrisy.
The ministry's statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the two global powers, particularly concerning intelligence gathering and cyber activities. China has consistently maintained that it is a victim of US surveillance and has called for transparency and adherence to international law in matters of state security.