US officials say China launched a cyber attack to steal vaccine R&D information Hua Chunying responded: absurd
China News Service, Beijing, July 17 (Huang Yuqin and Li Jingze) In response to some recent U.S. officials claiming that China launched a cyber attack to steal information about the development of the new U.S. crown vaccine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying bluntly stated the relevant statement at a regular press conference "absurd". She said that China has first-class scientific researchers and does not need to steal to gain a leading position. The "cold war" confrontational thinking will only poison the cooperative environment and will not contribute to the peace and security of cyberspace.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying
A reporter asked a question. US Attorney General Barr said in a speech on Thursday that hackers from China had stolen intellectual property rights related to the treatment of new coronary pneumonia against American universities and enterprises. What's China's response?
Hua Chunying responded that China has repeatedly stressed that China is a staunch defender of cyber security and one of the main victims of cyber theft and attacks. China's position on network security is consistent and clear. It firmly opposes and cracks down on any form of cyber attacks and theft activities according to law.
She pointed out that we have said many times that cyberspace has strong virtuality, difficult source tracing, and diverse behaviors. When investigating and qualitative cyber incidents, sufficient evidence should be produced and no unreasonable guesses can be made. Some U.S. officials are unobtrusive and take the brunt of talking about China. They are extremely irresponsible. We are firmly opposed to this. Those who really care about cyber security issues must not forget the "Prism Door" incident, and should have heard of the "Formula Organization." Yahoo News recently reported that the US Central Intelligence Agency has executed a "secret order" for cyber attacks. A few countries, such as the United States, frequently launch "cyber warfare" against other countries. This is the biggest threat to the peace and security of global cyberspace.
She emphasized that cyber security is a global issue that concerns the common interests of all countries and needs to be jointly maintained by the international community. The confrontational thinking of "cold war colors" will only poison the cooperative environment and will not contribute to the peace and security of cyberspace.
Hua Chunying said that it is ridiculous for some people in the US to claim that China launched a cyber attack to steal US vaccines. China is in a leading position in the research and development of new crown vaccines. China has first-class scientific research personnel and does not need to steal to gain a leading position. At present, the Chinese scientific research team has deployed multiple vaccine development tasks in accordance with 5 technical routes. Vaccines with independent intellectual property rights in China have successfully entered clinical trials. China National Pharmaceutical Group China Bio Beijing Institute of Biological Products has taken the lead in building the world's largest new crown vaccine production workshop. Competent authorities such as the China Food and Drug Administration are also making every effort to promote the development and marketing of new coronary pneumonia vaccines. At the same time, China is actively strengthening cooperation with relevant countries in vaccine development, production and distribution.
"I saw reports that leaders from eight countries including South Korea, Ethiopia, and Tunisia published a joint signed article calling on countries to establish a fair vaccine distribution mechanism. Unless all countries are safe, no country is truly safe. Vaccination is a suppression The epidemic is the most effective way, but the premise is that countries can obtain vaccines equally. I fully agree with this." Hua Chunying said.
She pointed out that, in fact, at the 73rd WHO Conference, President Xi Jinping had solemnly promised that after the completion of the development and use of the new Chinese crown vaccine, it will be used as a global public product to achieve the accessibility and availability of vaccines in developing countries. Responsibility makes China's contribution. China will not seek monopoly and buy out vaccines and anti-epidemic drugs like some countries. We will continue to work with relevant countries to strengthen and promote cooperation in vaccine research and development, production and distribution, so as to overcome the epidemic as soon as possible and protect the people of the world Our safety and health make our contribution.
Another reporter asked that British Prime Minister Boris plans to hold a press conference on Friday, which will talk about the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada jointly accusing the Russian-related hacking group of trying to steal research related to the new crown vaccine. What's your opinion? In addition, have Chinese research institutions encountered similar hacker attacks related to the new crown vaccine research?
Hua Chunying said that cyberspace is highly virtual and difficult to trace to its source. Any country that wants to bring charges against other countries must be based on sufficient conclusive evidence, otherwise it is irresponsible. We hope that all countries can speed up research and development based on their real skills, and make a positive contribution to achieving the availability and affordability of vaccines worldwide. This is a matter for the well-being of mankind. All parties should form benign competition and interaction, rather than malicious attacks. (Finish)