Mao Ning responds to US companies 'accusation that China used AI to attack South Korean financial institutions

On October 8, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs's regular press conference was chaired by Mao Ning. A Reuters reporter asked about the US cybersecurity company CrowdStrike's accusation that China individuals and relevant institutions used AI tools to attack South Korean financial institutions. Mao Ning responded that he did not yet know the details of the specific allegations, emphasizing that China has always opposed and cracked down on hacking in accordance with the law, especially the spread of false information for political motives. She also pointed out that artificial intelligence technology is profoundly reshaping the field of cybersecurity and called on the international community to jointly respond to the security challenges brought about by strengthening dialogue and collaboration and establishing a new rule system.