Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

In response to media inquiries regarding the Australian government recently charging a Chinese citizen under the "foreign interference" law, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Tuesday that "We are not familiar with the specifics." 

Guo further noted, "Let me say more that as a principle, China develops relations with other countries, including Australia, on the basis of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of others."

China never interferes in other countries' internal affairs, and, meanwhile, firmly opposes any disruption to the normal people-to-people interactions, exchanges, and cooperation between China and relevant countries under the pretext of foreign interference. China will follow this case closely and protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese nationals, said Guo.

Global Times