ANKARA

China on Tuesday strongly condemned the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for "openly inciting" Chinese personnel to defect and said Beijing will take all necessary steps to firmly strike the "infiltration and sabotage" by external anti-China forces.

When asked about the posting of two Chinese-language videos on social media on Thursday by the CIA about Chinese officials, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, during a news conference, said it is a grave infringement on China's national interests and a "blatant political provocation," state-run Global Times reported.

"China strongly condemns this and will take all necessary steps to firmly strike the infiltration and sabotage by external anti-China forces, safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and developmental interests with unwavering resolve," Lin said.

He added that the US has used various despicable means to steal the secrets of other countries, interfere in their internal affairs, and subvert their governments, which seriously violate international law and the basic principles of international relations and pose a significant threat to international security and stability.

"The video released by the CIA on social media is yet another piece of conclusive evidence of self-incrimination," he said.

On Thursday, the CIA launched a video campaign on social media against China, showing Chinese officials changing loyalties and leaking secrets to the US.