Mao Ning responds to U.S. company's allegation that China used AI to attack South Korean financial institutions
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Mao Ning responded that she was unaware of the relevant circumstances and opposed hacking activities and politically motivated false information.
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[Mao Ning responds to U.S. company's allegation that China used AI to attack South Korean financial institutions]
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning chaired a regular press conference. A Reuters reporter asked about U.S. cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's allegation that Chinese individuals and relevant institutions used AI tools to attack South Korean financial institutions. Mao Ning stated: I am not aware of the specific circumstances you mentioned. As a matter of principle, China has consistently opposed and combated hacking activities in accordance with the law, and is even more opposed to the dissemination of false information for political purposes. She also stated that artificial intelligence has a profound impact on cybersecurity, and that the international community should strengthen cooperation and dialogue, formulate new international rules, and jointly safeguard cybersecurity.
Key points
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A Reuters reporter asked about U.S. cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's allegation that Chinese individuals and relevant institutions used AI tools to attack South Korean financial institutions.
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Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said she was unaware of the specific circumstances mentioned.
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Mao Ning stated that China has consistently opposed and combated hacking activities in accordance with the law.
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Mao Ning stated that China opposes the dissemination of false information for political purposes.
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Mao Ning stated that artificial intelligence has a profound impact on cybersecurity and that the international community should strengthen cooperation and dialogue and formulate new international rules.
AI-assisted interpretation
The following is analysis, separate from reported facts. Verify important claims independently.
The material reports CrowdStrike's relevant allegations and Mao Ning's response, but provides no independent evidence of the alleged attacks.
Why it matters to readers
Artificial intelligence is affecting cybersecurity, and parties may discuss cooperation, dialogue, and international rules.
This is a cybersecurity dispute report; the key issue is distinguishing public allegations, the official response, and verified facts.
Risks and unknowns
The material provides no independent verification that South Korean financial institutions were attacked.
The material does not identify the Chinese individuals and relevant institutions accused.
The material provides no technical evidence for the attacks alleged by CrowdStrike.
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