China against overstretching national security concept: foreign ministry

<p>China is firmly against some people&#39;s moves to deliberately overstretch the concept of national security to wear down Chinese enterprises, the foreign ministry said on Friday.</p><p>Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks during a routine press briefing in Beijing, responding to report that the British government told its departments to stop installing Chinese-linked surveillance cameras at sensitive buildings, citing security risks. </p><p>&quot;The Chinese government always encourages Chinese companies to carry out foreign trade and investment cooperation in line with local laws as well as market principles and international rules,&quot; Mao said.</p><p>The Chinese government would firmly defend Chinese businesses&#39; legitimate and lawful rights and interests, she said, adding that“we are keeping a close eye on how things develop.”</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>