Chinese Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang

China firmly opposes the dissemination of speculative and insinuating disinformation targeting China by relevant parties, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said on Thursday, in response to a reporter's inquiry regarding reports that claimed Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) had provided chip manufacturing equipment to the Iranian military, and a Chinese commercial satellite company had released images of US military bases in the Middle East.

The reporter said US officials have claimed to be aware of actions taken by China and Russia to assist Iran, warning that they would respond if necessary.

In response, Zhang said, "We firmly oppose the dissemination of speculative and insinuating disinformation targeting China by relevant parties."

"China is open and aboveboard on the Iranian issue, consistently upholding an objective and just stance," he said.

The spokesperson further clarified that China has consistently worked to promote peace and dialogue, rejecting any suggestion that it has acted to escalate tensions. "China has always been working to promote peace and dialogue and has never done anything to add fuel to the fire," Zhang said.

Without naming any specific country, Zhang added, "The international community sees very clearly who is saying one thing but doing another, and who is creating turmoil and conflicts around the world."

Global Times