The BBC distorted the report of the torrential rain in Henan and made an unreasonable statement. The Chinese side made solemn representations.

　　CCTV News:On July 29, 2021, the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made solemn representations to the head of the media agency in China on the distorted reports and unreasonable statements of the BBC about the torrential rain in Henan.

　　The Chinese side pointed out that the BBC’s recent report on the torrential rain in Henan distorted the real situation of the China government’s efforts to organize rescue and the local people’s brave efforts to save themselves, and insinuated attacks on the China government, which was full of ideological prejudice and double standards. After the related reports caused dissatisfaction among the people in China, the BBC not only failed to reflect on its own problems, but issued a "statement" that turned black and white, making irresponsible accusations against China, which China made solemn representations.

　　The Chinese side emphasizes that foreign journalists in China have the right to report freely in accordance with the law, and at the same time, they should abide by the laws and regulations of China and report objectively, evenly and accurately. China urges the BBC to abandon ideological prejudice and double standards, stop smearing and attacking China, and make up for the "credit deficit" in China with practical actions.