China Denies Japanese Hacking Accusations
China has firmly rejected accusations from Japan that a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, is responsible for over 200 cyberattacks targeting the country's national security and high technology data over the past five years. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized China's strong opposition to politicizing cybersecurity issues and urged countries to approach them with objectivity, fairness, and professionalism.
Guo acknowledged China's firm opposition to and legal crackdown on hacking activities. However, he criticized the Japanese authorities' judgment based solely on the targets and methods of the cyberattacks, highlighting the virtual nature of cyberspace, its difficulty to trace, and the presence of diverse actors.
Furthermore, the spokesman noted the recent collaboration between some US allies and Washington in spreading false information about China. He urged all parties to base their actions on facts, follow international rules, and handle cybersecurity issues objectively, fairly, and professionally, instead of engaging in political theatrics.
5 Comments
Marishka
Labeling China as a "cyber threat" only serves to escalate tensions and hinder cooperation. We need to engage in constructive dialogue to find solutions.
Pupsik
Ignoring the evidence and blaming others is not a solution. China needs to work with the international community to address the growing threat of cybercrime.
Marishka
China has the right to defend itself against baseless accusations. Japan needs to provide concrete evidence to support its claims.
Michelangelo
It's important to remember that cyberattacks can originate from anywhere in the world. We need to avoid making assumptions based on nationality.
Pupsik
China's call for objectivity and fairness is a step in the right direction. We need to take a more nuanced approach to cyberspace and avoid making hasty judgments.