Beijing fires back at US over spying allegations
15 February 2008
China's foreign ministry blasted the US over allegations of Chinese espionage in two separate cases, referring to the charges as a "farce" born of "Cold War thinking," the Wall Street Journal reported. The comments were China's first response to espionage charges made by the US Justice Department against four people, including a US military analyst and a former Boeing Co engineer. US officials said the cases reflect China's aggressive spy tactics in regard to collecting trade secrets and information related to American space programs and weapons sales. A number of sensitive issues between China and the US have gained increased attention, from the safety of Chinese products to Beijing's close ties to Sudan.
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