China has rejected allegations that it has been carrying out spying operations in Germany, describing the claims as slanderous. “The intention behind this hype is quite obvious, namely to slander and suppress China and undermine the atmosphere of cooperation between China and Europe,” said a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry in Beijing on Tuesday. China has always adhered to the principles of mutual respect and non-interference in the internal affairs of other states, the spokesman said. Germany’s “Cold War mentality” must be overcome, he said, adding that emphasizing so-called espionage risk…