Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry

In response to an inquiry on that German authorities are launching an espionage probe into a Chinese national who allegedly took pictures at a German naval base, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that he is not aware of the case and the Chinese government consistently urges Chinese citizens abroad to abide by local laws and regulations.

The Chinese government protects the legitimate rights and interests of overseas Chinese citizens and enterprises in accordance with the law. We hope the German side will base its actions on facts, stop manipulating and slandering under the guise of the so-called spy case, and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens in Germany, said Lin. 

Global Times