Q: Recently, some German officials told German media that China was one of the major countries involved in the espionage activities in Germany. Can you respond to that?

A: These kinds of remarks crop up from time to time. Since the beginning of this year, officials from a German Federal department unleashed groundless accusations against the Chinese Government and overseas Chinese in Germany. China is strongly dissatisfied with such an irresponsible behavior, which has aroused strong indignation among the Chinese people. China has made solemn representation to Germany again and requested German officials involved to stop the erroneous act that undermines China's image, China-Germany relationship and the friendship between the two peoples.