China Accuses US of Maintaining Cybersecurity Hegemony Under False Pretexts
(MENAFN) According to recent reports, China has criticized the United States for its attempts to control spyware, accusing Washington of attempting to maintain "hegemony in cyberspace" under the false pretext of "national security." China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, stated that the White House's recent order to crack down on certain surveillance technology would not change the fact that the US is the "biggest threat to global cybersecurity." Ning claimed that US agencies were targeting foreign states and companies "under the pretexts of national security and human rights without any evidence." She further alleged that the US government is abusing technology for cyber surveillance and theft of secrets in an attempt to maintain its hegemony in cyberspace. Ning urged the US to cease its global hacking operations and stop abusing technology for its own interests.
Recently, United States President Joe Biden issued a new executive order that called for a ban on "commercial spyware that poses risks to national security or has been misused by foreign actors." However, a reporter at a Friday press briefing pointed out that the move appeared to contradict the administration's previous work with the Israeli cyber surveillance firm NSO Group. This has led to concerns among some that the United States may not be fully committed to cracking down on cyber surveillance and espionage.
In conclusion, China has accused the United States of hypocrisy and abusing technology for its own interests, while urging it to stop its global hacking operations. Meanwhile, the United States has issued an executive order banning certain commercial spyware but has faced criticism for its previous work with NSO Group. The ongoing tensions between the two countries regarding cybersecurity highlight the challenges of maintaining international norms and agreements in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.
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