Question: In a speech a few days ago, the Director General of the Security Service of the UK said China posed threats to the UK's national security. What is the comment of the Chinese Embassy in the UK?

Embassy Spokesperson: The Chinese Embassy expresses concern over and opposition to the remarks by the Director General of the Security Service of the UK, which misinterpreted China's development. China is committed to the path of peaceful, open, cooperative and common development. It is a promoter of world peace, a contributor to global development and a defender of international order. China's development has created opportunities for the world. It has never caused any threat to any country or individual.

Political mutual trust constitutes the foundation for the development of relations between countries. China regards the UK as a partner. We are committed to the sound and steady development of China-UK relationship on the basis of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. We urge the UK officials to refuse the "Cold-War mentality", view China's development from a comprehensive and objective manner, and see China as an opportunity and a partner, instead of a threat or a rival, so as to avoid doing further harm to China-UK relationship.