China’s foreign ministry commented on allegations tied to artificial intelligence and cyberattacks during a regular press briefing on Oct. 8. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning was asked by a Reuters reporter about claims from U.S. cybersecurity company CrowdStrike that Chinese individuals and related entities used AI tools to attack South Korean financial institutions. Mao said she was not familiar with the specific case.
She added that, as a matter of principle, China has consistently opposed hacking activities and combats them in accordance with the law. Mao also said China opposes the spread of false information for political purposes. On the broader issue of AI and cybersecurity, she said artificial intelligence is having a profound impact on cyber defense and cyber risk, and called on the international community to strengthen cooperation and dialogue, develop new international rules, and jointly safeguard cybersecurity.
On Oct. 8, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed the issue at a regular press briefing after a Reuters reporter asked about allegations from U.S. cybersecurity company CrowdStrike.
The question concerned CrowdStrike’s claim that Chinese individuals and related entities used artificial intelligence tools to attack South Korean financial institutions.
Mao said she was not familiar with the specific situation. She added that, as a matter of principle, China has consistently opposed hacking activities and fights them in accordance with the law. She also said China opposes the spread of false information for political purposes.
Mao Ning comments on AI and cybersecurity
Mao also said artificial intelligence is having a profound impact on cybersecurity. She called on the international community to strengthen cooperation and dialogue, formulate new international rules, and jointly safeguard cybersecurity.
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