China says US is exploiting cybersecurity issues: Video
China has accused the United States of using cybersecurity and human rights issues to attack its companies and citizens.
The comments come after the US announced a $10 million reward for information about a Chinese hacker and imposed trade restrictions on Chinese firms.
Beijing strongly criticized the US, describing its actions as “smearing” China by offering the reward.
The US says the hacker, Guan Tianfeng, exploited firewall vulnerabilities to steal data and infect computers with malware. His actions reportedly targeted thousands of systems, including critical infrastructure in the US.
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, has urged the US to stop imposing unilateral sanctions, adding that, China would protect its companies and citizens from any such actions.
The US also imposed trade sanctions on two Chinese technology companies, accusing them of supporting human rights abuses.
Beijing has since rejected the claims, calling the move a “fearless suppression” of its high-tech industries.
