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China denies Ottawa's spy claims, calls them baseless
Last Updated Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:44:41 EDT
CBC News
China rejected allegations from Ottawa that Chinese spies are stealing Canada's industrial secrets, saying the accusations are "baseless" and could hurt relations between the two countries.
"There does not exist any so-called economic espionage activities in Canada," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a news conference on Thursday in Beijing. "The accusations are baseless and irresponsible. The Chinese side expresses grave concern," Qin said.
China was responding to comments made by Foreign Minister Peter MacKay, who said in a previous interview that the government was concerned about Chinese industrial espionage in Canada. He said he would continue to raise the issue with Chinese officials at an appropriate time. Qin said China hoped Canada would "do more things that are conducive to the healthy development of the Sino-Canadian strategic partnership and not the opposite."
When by asked by a reporter in Montreal about the spy allegations, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said MacKay's comments were "made with foundation." "We have some concerns with certain activities of the Chinese government in this country and we do intend to raise them at the appropriate time," Harper said.
Harper said he did not believe the issue would affect trade ties with China.
Hmm...tough call - do you believe the FM or Mr. Qin?
Last Updated Thu, 20 Apr 2006 15:44:41 EDT
CBC News
China rejected allegations from Ottawa that Chinese spies are stealing Canada's industrial secrets, saying the accusations are "baseless" and could hurt relations between the two countries.
"There does not exist any so-called economic espionage activities in Canada," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a news conference on Thursday in Beijing. "The accusations are baseless and irresponsible. The Chinese side expresses grave concern," Qin said.
China was responding to comments made by Foreign Minister Peter MacKay, who said in a previous interview that the government was concerned about Chinese industrial espionage in Canada. He said he would continue to raise the issue with Chinese officials at an appropriate time. Qin said China hoped Canada would "do more things that are conducive to the healthy development of the Sino-Canadian strategic partnership and not the opposite."
When by asked by a reporter in Montreal about the spy allegations, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said MacKay's comments were "made with foundation." "We have some concerns with certain activities of the Chinese government in this country and we do intend to raise them at the appropriate time," Harper said.
Harper said he did not believe the issue would affect trade ties with China.
Hmm...tough call - do you believe the FM or Mr. Qin?
