BEIJING – China is open to enhancing dialogue and communication with the US law enforcement authorities, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Spokesperson for the ministry Lin Jian made the remarks after US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel said he hoped to cooperate with China and Russia in combating transnational crimes, and that the law enforcement partnership model the FBI is pursuing could be applied to "almost anyone".

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"We stand ready to engage in law enforcement cooperation with the US in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit," Lin added.