"Now is the time for China to ask the United States not to interfere in China's internal affairs," Wang said, according to a transcript released Saturday by the foreign ministry in Beijing.

Congress has "frequently introduced various bills on the internal affairs of China, something its National People's Congress "has never discussed.".

While Microsoft said its software detected and blocked "the majority of these attacks," the tech company said evidence points to the fact that foreign activity groups "have stepped up their efforts targeting the 2020 election.".

The attacks resulted in nearly 150 compromises, but "indirectly and unsuccessfully targeted the Joe Biden for President campaign," the company said in a statement.

better manage their own affairs first, abide by the principles of international relations and stop interfering in the internal affairs of other countries," he said.

Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun held a meeting with foreign ministers from five Southeast Asian countries to discuss the rivalry between the U.S.

China's 11 dams have "adversely affected food security, environment and livelihood of people in the Mekong," he added.