Department of Defense: U.S. is an internationally recognized recidivist in cybersecurity

China News Network, February 28. Ministry of Defense spokesman Wu Qian pointed out on the 28th that China's position on cyber security has always been clear and clear. China is a staunch defender of international cyber security. The Chinese government has always resolutely opposed and cracked down on all forms of cyber crimes in accordance with the law. The Chinese military has never engaged in or participated in any form of cyber theft. On the issue of network security, the United States is an internationally recognized recidivist of stealing secrets.

Wu Qian, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense. Image source: Official Weibo of the Ministry of Defense Information Bureau

At a regular press conference of the Department of Defense held on the 28th, a reporter asked: This month, the US Department of Justice announced that it has filed a lawsuit against four PLA personnel, alleging that they were suspected of launching a hacking attack on the US credit reporting agency in 2017. Any further comments on this?

Wu Qian said that we have stated China's position before. What needs to be emphasized is that the US side fabricated the facts, fabricated lies, and filed so-called lawsuits against Chinese personnel. It was completely ulterior motives and was a complete act of judicial bullying. The Chinese army has made solemn representations with the United States.

Wu Qian pointed out that China's position on cyber security has always been clear. China is a staunch defender of international cyber security. The Chinese government has always resolutely opposed and cracked down on all forms of cyber crimes in accordance with the law. The Chinese military has never engaged in or participated in any form of cyber theft.

Wu Qian said that the US side is an internationally recognized recidivist of secret theft on cyber security issues. From "WikiLeaks" to "Snowden Incident" to the recent "Swiss Encryption Incident", the United States has not and cannot explain to the international community. Facts have repeatedly proven that the United States has for a long time implemented large-scale, organized, undifferentiated network theft and monitoring of foreign governments, businesses, and individuals. It is a veritable "hacking empire." The international community should remain vigilant. We urge the US to correct its mistakes and withdraw the so-called prosecution, so as not to cause further damage to the relations between the two countries and the two armed forces.