Beijing: China on Monday condemned what it described as 'unwarranted' interrogations, detentions, and deportations of personnel from Chinese companies by US authorities, characterizing the alleged actions as 'rough' and 'coercive.'

According to Anadolu Agency, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters that US law enforcement agencies have repeatedly subjected employees of Chinese enterprises to 'prolonged and unjustified interrogations, detentions, and deportations upon entry into the US.'

Lin emphasized that the enforcement methods have been rough and coercive, which he claims seriously infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens. He remarked that these actions gravely undermine the normal atmosphere of business exchanges, cooperation, and people-to-people interactions between the two countries.

Further elaborating on the issue, Lin stated that the situation stands in 'serious contravention' of the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries during their meeting in South Korea last year. This consensus was particularly focused on strengthening cooperation in the economic and trade fields.

China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with and firm opposition to these actions, as conveyed by Lin in his statement.