China News Service, Beijing, April 23 (Reporter Zhang Su) After Australia cancelled the "Belt and Road" cooperation agreement signed between the Victorian government and China, China made a statement. Australian Defense Minister Dutton immediately stated that "Australia will not succumb to Threats from China".

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 23rd that the Australian Defense Minister’s remarks are completely inverted.

The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zhao Lijian.

Photo by Xue Wei

　　On April 22, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to Australia's cancellation of the "Belt and Road" cooperation agreement signed between the Victorian government and China. "China expresses its strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this, and has lodged solemn representations with Australia."

　　Some reporters noticed that Dutton subsequently stated that Australia would not succumb to Chinese threats.

He also stated that China's actions such as cyber attacks are not what friends should do.

The reporter asked how China responded.

　　"The Australian Defense Minister's remarks completely reverse black and white." Zhao Lijian pointed out that the dilemma facing China-Australia relations was provoked by Australia's gross interference in China's internal affairs, harm to China's interests, and discriminatory trade practices against China.

However, Australia disguised itself as a "victim", which is very ridiculous.

　　"As for the so-called cyber attack he mentioned, this hat cannot be buckled on China's head. Australia is suitable for it." Zhao Lijian said that China urges Australia to recognize the merits of the matter and make efforts to improve China-Australia relations.

　　Another reporter mentioned at the regular press conference that the person in charge of the British Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) may talk about the threats to cyber security and freedom of countries such as China and Russia.

　　"The relevant British remarks are groundless and unreasonable." In response, Zhao Lijian emphasized that cyberspace is highly virtual, difficult to trace, and diverse actors. The investigation and characterization of cyber incidents should be based on sufficient evidence and no unreasonable guesses. .

　　He further pointed out that Western countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom are the "Matrix Empire" and "Eavesdropping Empire."

China firmly opposes any institution or country using cybersecurity issues to pour dirty water on China or serve its political purposes.

　　Zhao Lijian reiterated that the Chinese government resolutely prohibits and severely cracks down on various forms of hacker attacks. This position is consistent and clear.

Cybersecurity issues are global issues and require the cooperation of the international community to deal with them.

In September 2020, China launched the "Global Data Security Initiative", which contributed to the formulation of global digital governance rules, and received positive comments from many countries around the world.

China is willing to strengthen communication with other countries and jointly maintain global data and network security through dialogue and cooperation.

　　There were also reporters asking questions about Russian President Putin’s annual State of the Union address.

Zhao Lijian said that in this year’s State of the Union address, President Putin focused on summarizing Russia’s economic and social development achievements, and put forward a series of new plans and new goals for promoting economic development, improving people’s livelihood and welfare, and maintaining social stability.

China speaks highly of this.

　　"As a comprehensive strategic partner for the new era, we are happy to see Russia, under the leadership of President Putin, defeat the epidemic as soon as possible and achieve new economic and social development in the country," said Zhao Lijian.

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