In the absence of any under the circumstances, could actually used false means to slander them as a friend of their country.

在没有任何根据的情况下，居然可以用造假的手段来诬蔑一个把他们当作是自己朋友的国家。

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He's suing them for slander.

他控告他们口头诽谤。

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Article 25 Business operators may not insult or slander consumers, may not search the body of consumers or the articles they carry with them, and may not violate the personal freedom of consumers.

第二十五条经营者不得对消费者进行侮辱、诽谤，不得搜查消费者的身体及其携带的物品，不得侵犯消费者的人身自由。

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Article 25 Business operators may not insult or slander consumers, may not search the body of consumers or the articles they carry with them, and may not violate the personal freedom of consumers.

第二十五条经营者不得对消费者进行侮辱、诽谤，不得搜查消费者的身体及其携带的物品，不得侵犯消费者的人身自由。

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