Beijing denounces US report on Chinese hackers
Iran Press TV
Fri May 31, 2013 9:13AM GMT
China has denounced a recent US report that alleged Chinese hackers had gained access to designs of over two dozen major US weapons systems.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng told a monthly news briefing Thursday, “It [the report] both underestimates the Pentagon’s defensive security abilities and the Chinese people’s intelligence.”
On May 28, the Washington Post cited a US Defense Science Board report that the compromised US designs contained those for combat aircraft and ships, as well as vital missile defenses.
The Chinese Defense Ministry added that Beijing did not require assistance from outside in developing its military weapons.
Geng stressed that China “absolutely” enjoys the ability to produce the weapons it requires for safeguarding its national security. “Recently China’s aircraft carrier, new fighter jets and transport aircraft… have clearly shown this.”
A report by the Pentagon in May accused China of trying to break into Washington’s defense computer network.
China issued a statement in reaction to the report and called Washington the real “hacking empire” which has “an extensive espionage network.”
The Pentagon held China accountable for running a hacking campaign against the US in 2012, aimed at providing Beijing with information about US military capabilities and policy deliberations.
The Chinese statement further said promoting the ‘China military threat theory’ can sow discord between Beijing and other nations, particularly its neighboring countries to “contain China and profit from it.”
On February 28, the Chinese Defense Ministry said Washington was responsible for launching nearly two-thirds of cyber attacks against two of its military websites.
Meanwhile, US President Barack Obama will meet with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Washington next week to discuss cyber security.
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