In a press briefing on August 1, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to a new report from the Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) accusing the U.S. government of carrying out cyber operations against Chinese networks. According to the CSAC, these operations allegedly used Germany, the Republic of Korea, Singapore and the Netherlands as springboards to target Chinese institutions and infrastructure.
Describing the findings as the "latest evidence of malicious U.S. network attacks," Guo labeled the U.S. as China's primary cyber threat and called out what he described as the U.S.'s hypocrisy in pointing fingers at other nations for actions it commits itself. "We will continue to take all necessary measures to safeguard our cybersecurity," he warned, underscoring Beijing's determination to protect its digital borders.
Guo also noted that these operations were routed through U.S. allies in Europe and neighboring countries in Asia, highlighting the complexity of modern cyber conflict. He reiterated that cybersecurity is a shared global challenge and encouraged open dialogue and cooperation to build trust in an era of rising digital tensions.
As cyber threats evolve and cross international lines, countries worldwide are grappling with how to secure their networks while maintaining open channels for collaboration. For a generation of digital natives and tech innovators, the latest chapter in U.S.-China cyber relations is a reminder of how interconnected and vulnerable our online world has become.
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