China News Service, Beijing, March 26. On March 25, the British government falsely claimed that China had carried out a cyber attack on the United Kingdom without any basis, and announced sanctions on two Chinese individuals and one entity. In response, the Chinese Embassy in the UK issued a statement strongly condemning the UK's bad behavior.
The statement stated that the British side's so-called "China carried out cyber attacks on the UK" is purely unfounded and malicious slander. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it and has made stern representations to the British side.
The statement emphasized that China is one of the main victims of cyber attacks. It has always resolutely stopped and severely cracked down on all types of malicious cyber activities in accordance with the law, and has never encouraged, supported or condoned cyber attacks. The British side is hyping up the so-called "Chinese cyber attack" without any basis and even announcing sanctions. This is outright political manipulation and malicious slander.
The statement pointed out that China has always adhered to the principle of non-interference in each other's internal affairs, and we have no interest or need to interfere in the UK's internal affairs. Whether the British government is good or bad, the British people will come to a conclusion sooner or later. The British side falsely claims that China is interfering in the British democratic system. This is purely self-hype and is a typical thief shouting to catch the thief and a "porcelain" performance.
The statement stated that China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions and will naturally respond to the British actions as necessary.
The statement emphasized that we strongly urge the British side to immediately stop spreading false information about China, stop directing and performing anti-China farces, and not to go further down the path of error and failure. (over)