China News Service, September 18. According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in India, Counselor Ji Rong, the spokesperson of the embassy, answered reporters' questions about the report of Shenzhen Zhenhua Data Company in the Indian media.
The spokesman said that some individuals with ulterior motives hype the so-called China stealing and manipulating data, which is part of a planned and premeditated strategy to suppress and discredit China.
Screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in India
A reporter asked that Indian media reported that Shenzhen Zhenhua Data Information Technology Co., Ltd. has a Chinese government background and its global database monitors tens of thousands of Indians and organizations including Indian political figures.
What's your comment on this?
In response, the spokesperson said that the relevant companies have publicly responded to this issue, clearly stating that the reports are seriously inconsistent with the facts.
"What I want to emphasize is that Zhenhua is a private company and has nothing to do with the Chinese government. Some foreign companies are engaged in similar business operations. The relevant reports are trying to catch the wind and make a'presumption of guilt'. "
The spokesperson said, “I would like to reiterate that China has always been a firm defender of cyber security.” China’s “Cyber Security Law” stipulates that network operators must abide by laws and administrative regulations, respect social ethics, and abide by business when conducting business and service activities. Ethics, honesty and trustworthiness, fulfill the obligation of network security protection.
The collection and use of personal information by network operators shall follow the principles of lawfulness, fairness and necessity, and shall not steal or obtain personal information in other illegal ways.
"A few ulterior motives hype the so-called China stealing and manipulating data. This is part of a planned and premeditated strategy to suppress and discredit China." The spokesperson emphasized that China has already proposed the Global Data Security Initiative. "We call on all parties to work with China. Make real efforts to truly maintain global data security and build a peaceful, safe, open, and cooperative cyberspace."
Finally, the spokesperson said that after the Indian media reported the untrue situation of Shenzhen Zhenhua Company recently, China and India have maintained communication on this.
China is willing to work with India to strengthen cooperation and jointly maintain cyber security, so as to create a good atmosphere for the development of bilateral relations.