Beijing fires back at US over spying allegations

China’s foreign ministry blasted the US over allegations of Chinese espionage in two separate cases, referring to the charges as a "farce" born of "Cold War thinking," the Wall Street Journal reported. The comments were China’s first response to espionage charges made by the US Justice Department against four people, including a US military analyst and a former Boeing Co engineer. US officials said the cases reflect China’s aggressive spy tactics in regard to collecting trade secrets and information related to American space programs and weapons sales. A number of sensitive issues between China and the US have gained increased attention, from the safety of Chinese products to Beijing’s close ties to Sudan.