China urged Canada to refrain from any risky and provocative acts; otherwise, they will be held responsible for the serious consequences, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian during Monday's press conference. His remarks came after Ottawa accused Beijing last week of buzzing its military flights in the international airspace near the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) during Operation Neon. In response to Canada's provocative acts and unfriendly and unprofessional operations, the Chinese military promptly took reasonable, forceful, safe and professional measures and lodged solemn representations with the Canadian side through diplomatic channels, Zhao said.