China on Wednesday rejected U.S. criticism against its draft law on terrorism and urged Washington to refrain from applying "double standards" in fighting terrorism.
"We hope the United States will stop groundless accusations and respect China's law-making processes," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a regular press briefing.
He was responding to a question regarding a statement by the U.S. State Department expressing concern over the draft.
Increasing terrorist attacks have posed serious threats to China's national security and the life and property of its people, China's legislation on terrorism is completely necessary to prevent and crack down on terrorism, Hong said.