Q: On July 9, the spokesperson of the US Department of State issued a statement on Thailand’s deportation of illegal immigrants to China. What is China’s comment on this?

A: The US statement, in disregard of the facts and full with political prejudice, is a connivance of illegal immigration and smuggling and also a violation of relevant international conventions and laws. China hereby voices strong dissatisfaction with and opposition to this, and has lodged solemn representations with the US. We urge the US side to take a right perspective on China’s efforts to combat illegal immigration, stop making erroneous remarks, and take tangible moves to maintain the sound and steady development of China-US relationship.