China is currently reviewing the situation involving the detention of two of its citizens in Ukraine on charges of espionage.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated this during a briefing, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
“China is verifying the information,” Mao said, commenting on the detention in Kyiv of Chinese nationals for allegedly attempting to illegally export missile technology from Ukraine.
“If any Chinese citizens are involved, we will safeguard their lawful rights and interests in accordance with law,” the diplomat added.
Earlier reports said that Ukrainian law enforcement authorities had detained Chinese nationals who attempted to transfer classified documentation related to Ukraine’s Neptune missile system to Chinese security services.
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