China Rebukes Estonia for Report Showing ‘Cold War Mindset’
Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu.
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China lashed out at a report by Estonian foreign intelligence service , saying it reflected “ignorance” and a “Cold War mindset.”
Last week, Estonia’s foreign intelligence service said in its annual report that China’s use of overseas investments for political purposes was “increasing threats to Estonia’s security.” The report, whose wording appeared more critical than in previous years, said China’s “underlying goal is to impose its own worldview and standards.”