Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning Photo: fmprc.gov.cn

In response to an inquiry on reports that a Beijing court sentenced Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu on Friday to seven years in prison for espionage, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at Friday's press conference that China upholds the rule of law and Chinese judicial authorities handle cases in strict accordance with law. 

Those who violate laws will certainly be brought to account in accordance with law, Mao said.

Global Times