China has firmly rejected recent U.S. accusations of state-linked cyberattacks, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian calling the claims "politically-motivated disinformation" during Thursday's press briefing. The response comes amid reports alleging Chinese involvement in a major breach at U.S. cybersecurity firm F5.
"China consistently opposes all forms of cyberattacks and combats them according to law," Lin stated, emphasizing Beijing's commitment to global cybersecurity cooperation. The spokesperson challenged Washington to present concrete evidence, noting: "Repeated groundless accusations without factual basis only harm mutual trust."
Analysts suggest the exchange highlights growing tensions in cross-Pacific tech diplomacy as both nations grapple with securing critical digital infrastructure. The development comes weeks after China and ASEAN members agreed to strengthen regional cybersecurity collaboration through information-sharing mechanisms.
Business leaders are monitoring how such allegations might impact cross-border technology partnerships, particularly in emerging fields like AI and quantum computing. Meanwhile, cybersecurity firms report increased demand for threat assessment services targeting Asia-Pacific markets.
