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China calls U.S. accusation of hacking in COVID-19 research “slander” – Metro US

China calls U.S. accusation of hacking in COVID-19 research “slander”

Transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, also known as novel
Transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, also known as novel coronavirus

BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s foreign ministry, asked about China-linked hackers breaking into U.S. COVID-19 research, said China opposed what it called slander from the United States.

Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian added on Thursday that any action online to sabotage efforts against the disease should be condemned.

(Reporting by Gabriel Crossley; Editing by Alex Richardson)