The Chinese Embassy in Norway on Saturday issued a statement expressing strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the annual threat assessment reports released by Norway’s Police Security Service (PST), the Norwegian Intelligence Service (NIS) and the National Security Authority (NSM).
According to the official website of Chinese Embassy in Norway, a spokesperson said the assessments once again fabricated the so-called “China threat” narrative out of sheer speculation and imagination, replete with clichés and not worthy of refutation.
The China-related content is gravely inconsistent with facts and runs counter to the trend of the development of China-Norway relations, the spokesperson noted. “We strongly deplore and firmly oppose to this,” said the spokesperson.
According to the Norwegian government’s website, the assessments were presented on Friday by the directors of the PST, NIS and NSM, who said the releases were “intended to strengthen public vigilance, preparedness and understanding.”
China has consistently upheld the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, firmly defended international fairness and justice, and respected the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, the spokesperson said.
China regards the promotion of world peace and development as its own responsibility, has never sought any so-called “sphere of influence”, and has never targeted Norway, the spokesperson added.
“These facts are clear and evident to the international community,” the spokesperson said, adding that at a time of profound global changes, and in the face of intensified bullying and hegemonism, all countries should work together to address challenges through dialogue and cooperation.
However, certain Norwegian agencies persist in adopting a misguided approach, viewing China through tinted glasses, and provoking public sentiment and confrontation under the guise of “security” thereby undermining bilateral cooperation, according to the spokesperson.
Such practices disregard facts and truth, lack professionalism, and will ultimately harm Norway’s own interests, the spokesperson said.
Division and confrontation lead nowhere and global solidarity is the only right choice. We urge relevant Norwegian agencies to see clearly the global trend and the tide of the times, immediately stop spreading disinformation, change course at an early date, and contribute positively to the development of China-Norway relations, the spokesperson noted.
(Global Times)
