China slams US 'double standards' on hacking
Iran Press TV
Tue May 20, 2014 3:6PM GMT
Chinese Defense Ministry slams the United States for double standards, amid a cyber-espionage row between the two sides.
Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said on Tuesday that the US hypocrisy has long been obvious.
Geng added that the US side has adopted double standards on cyber security and the Chinese military is also a victim of cyber theft.
The senior Chinese official also noted that the relevant US institutions have long been involved in large-scale cyber theft as well as wiretapping and surveillance activities against foreign political leaders, companies and individuals.
Earlier, Beijing summoned US ambassador to Beijing Max Baucus over Washington's indictment of Chinese military officers in a cyber-espionage case.
Beijing says the allegations are baseless and will jeopardize bilateral relations.
This comes as the US government has charged five Chinese officials with hacking into private-sector American companies for competitive advantage.
US Attorney General Eric Holder said the hacking charges were the first against known state cyber actors for infiltrating US commercial targets.
The developments come as Washington and Beijing have locked horns over a range of issues.
Senior Chinese officials have recently warned the United States and its allies against stirring up troubles across the volatile Asia-Pacific region.
The US accusations come as its global spying scandal has drawn worldwide condemnation following last years' revelations by American whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Beijing has also demanded a clear explanation from Washington over reports of espionage by the US National Security Agency (NSA) on Chinese companies and institutions.
Senior officials in Beijing say they are gravely concerned about the claims and demand that any such spying be stopped.
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