The Chinese Embassy refutes the China-related content of the Dutch cyber security department’s report

China News Service, The Hague, November 7 (Xinhua) The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the Netherlands issued a statement on the 6th, refuting the China-related content of the Dutch cyber security department's report.

The spokesman said that the Dutch cyber security department recently released a relevant report, unfoundedly accusing China of carrying out cyber attacks on relevant targets in the Netherlands and Europe, and repeatedly hyping "Chinese cyber threats" and other clichés. The relevant content of the Dutch report on China ignores the facts and makes groundless accusations and malicious smears against China. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this.

The spokesperson emphasized that China, as one of the main victims of cyber attacks, has always firmly opposed and cracked down on any form of cyber attacks in accordance with the law, and opposed the use of cyberspace to engage in activities that endanger other countries’ national security and social stability. Cyberspace security is a common challenge faced by all countries and should be jointly maintained through dialogue, consultation and pragmatic cooperation.

The spokesperson said that China urges relevant departments in the Netherlands to abandon ideological prejudice, correct wrong practices in a timely manner, stop making excuses for China, and stop using cyber security issues for political manipulation. It is hoped that the Netherlands and China will meet each other halfway and jointly safeguard peace, security, openness and cooperation in cyberspace through dialogue and cooperation. (over)