
BEIJING, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday urged the United States to stop harassing members of the Communist Party of China (CPC), calling the U.S. moves "serious political provocations."
Spokesperson Hua Chunying told a press briefing that for some time, U.S. law enforcement officers have repeatedly conducted spot checks targeting the personnel of Chinese shipping companies, enquired about and checked the crew members of Chinese flights to the United States, and screened CPC members.
Hua said the U.S. moves had provoked ideological antagonism and undermined normal China-U.S. personnel exchanges, adding that it is another example of the resurgence of McCarthyism and the comprehensive containment and suppression of China by U.S. anti-China forces.
"It goes against the trend of historical development and is not in line with the desire of the peoples of China and the United States for friendly exchanges," Hua said.
Noting that China has lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side, Hua urged the United States to immediately correct its wrongdoings, cease creating ideological opposition, and stop unreasonably suppressing China.
"If the United States insists on escalating its provocations, China will definitely take countermeasures," Hua added.
Fire brigade in Shanghai holds group wedding
Tourists enjoy ice sculptures in Datan Town, north China
Sunset scenery of Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an
Tourists have fun at scenic spot in Nanlong Town, NW China
Harbin attracts tourists by making best use of ice in winter
In pics: FIS Alpine Ski Women's World Cup Slalom
Black-necked cranes rest at reservoir in Lhunzhub County, Lhasa
China's FAST telescope will be available to foreign scientists in April
"She power" plays indispensable role in poverty alleviation
Top 10 world news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 China news events of People's Daily in 2020
Top 10 media buzzwords of 2020
Year-ender:10 major tourism stories of 2020
No interference in Venezuelan issues
Biz prepares for trade spat
Broadcasting Continent
Australia wins Chinese CEOs as US loses