China: remarks of FBI director 'full of political lies'

China on Wednesday claimed remarks from director of FBI that country is " greatest threat to America" are "full of political lies" FBI director Christopher Wray had said China was aiming to become world's "sole superpower" and conducting ongoing sophisticated political and ecomic espion campaigns in United States.

"Wray's remarks igre basic facts and are full of political lies. It fully exposed his deep-rooted Cold War thinking and ideological prejudice," said Zhao Lijian , a spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a regular press conference on Wednesday.

Zhao also defended World Health Organization and lashed out at Washington's decision to withdraw from UN body.

Trump administration has formally tified UN of its withdrawal from WHO, although pullout won't take effect until next year, meaning it could be potentially by reversed under a new administration or if circumstances change.

Former Vice President Joe Biden, presumptive Democratic presidential minee, said he would reverse decision on his first day in office if elected.