The Chinese embassy in the UK has vehemently denied accusations that Beijing was behind the Ministry of Defence data hack, calling the claims “completely fabricated and malicious slanders.” In a statement, the embassy spokesperson stated that China has always fought against cyber-attacks according to law and does not support or condone such actions.
The embassy urged the relevant parties in the UK to stop spreading false information and fabricating “China threat narratives,” calling for an end to the “anti-China political farce.” They emphasized that China upholds the principle of non-interference in each other’s internal affairs and has no interest in meddling in the UK’s internal affairs.
This statement comes amidst growing tensions between China and the UK, with accusations of cyber-attacks and espionage being exchanged. The Chinese embassy’s strong denial of involvement in the MoD data hack is likely to further escalate the diplomatic standoff between the two countries. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.