Security: "Defamation and slander": China sharply rejects espionage warnings
China accuses Germany of "mood-making" after warnings from security authorities. Politicians disagree, an expert points to Beijing's own security rules.
The Chinese Embassy in Berlin has denounced warnings from German security authorities and industry leaders about Chinese scientific espionage as "defamation and slander". The warnings were sparked by a report that the Helmholtz Centre for Information Security (Cispa) had inadequate security measures in place and had cooperated with risky individuals and institutions from China.
German politicians from the CDU and SPD, as well as experts, have rejected the Chinese Embassy's criticism, with some calling for stricter security measures to protect sensitive research and technology. The debate has highlighted concerns about China's alleged use of scientific cooperation to gain access to German key technologies and know-how.
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