THE US HAS CARRIED OUT THE LARGEST CYBER THEFT IN THE WORLD -CHINA
Tensions between the US and China continues to deepen as the Asian country on Thursday accused the United States of carrying out the largest cyber theft in the world.
Both countries have been throwing invectives at each other over the origin of the Coronavirus with President Trump alleging that he has seen proof that China deliberately withheld vital information as regards the origin of the virus.
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On Wednesday, US authorities alleged that Chinese hackers in collaboration with Chinese government-affiliated groups were trying to obtain Coronavirus data on treatments and vaccines.
In response, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said: "China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to such smearing."
"Judging from past records, the US has carried out the largest cyber theft operations worldwide," Zhao said.
According to him, China "also leading the world in COVID-19 vaccine research and treatment", and therefore has more reason to worry about cyber espionage.
The Coronavirus has killed over 298 thousand people around the world.
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