China criticises Trump over cyber spying accusation

Published date22 December 2020
Date22 December 2020
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
Over the weekend, Mr Trump scoffed at assertions by US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and other officials that Russia was behind attempts to spy on federal agencies.

The president, without offering evidence, said "it may" be China.

The foreign ministry said China opposes cyber spying and has cracked down on cyber crime.

"The United States has politicised the issue of cybersecurity without conclusive evidence and continuously spread false information and thrown mud at China in an attempt to tarnish China's image,"...

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