China is deeply concerned by CIA Director William Burns’ statement at a security conference that the US is making progress in restoring spy networks in China. China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect national security. - China’s FM Mao Ning
Source:
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3228775/china-vows-countermeasures-after-cia-chief-william-burns-says-agency-working-rebuild-spy-network
Archive link: https://archive.is/1WtqH (by comrade @letranger)
It’s purposeful. It’s a direct threat.
They could even be bluffing, but the implications to China are strong.