In a strong statement issued on Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed firm opposition to the United States’ approach of slandering and resorting to judicial means to impede China’s efforts in pursuing fugitives and recovering stolen goods. This comes as two Chinese citizens living in the US were recently convicted on various charges related to pressuring Chinese nationals to return to China and face legal charges.
According to China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, the fight against transnational crime and the international repatriation of fugitives and stolen goods is a just cause that has garnered wide recognition from the international community. Chinese law enforcement agencies meticulously conduct foreign law enforcement cooperation in strict adherence to international law. They fully respect the laws and judicial sovereignty of foreign countries and protect the legal rights and interests of criminal suspects in accordance with the law. Mao stressed that these actions are beyond reproach.
Mao further criticized the United States for disregarding the basic facts and harboring ulterior motives in its criticism of China’s actions. The spokesperson called upon the US to promptly rectify its mistakes, fulfill its obligations under international treaties such as the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Corruption, assume its international responsibilities, and refrain from becoming a “safe haven” for criminals.